Billy Gray - Actor and Speedway Rider

[steve roberts 9,242]

Having just re-read Bert Harkins' book I was reminded that one time actor Billy Gray who appeared in one of my all-time favourite movies "Day the Earth Stood Still" later in life became a collector of speedway bikes and also rode in the States.

Edited May 9, 2021 by steve roberts

[Bavarian 766]

 

[steve roberts 9,242]

30 minutes ago, Bavarian said:

 

Thanks for this!

Visited Michael Rennie's final resting place in Harrogate some years ago.

Edited May 9, 2021 by steve roberts

[keepturningleft 589]

TDTESS is also one of my favourite films.

About ten years ago I contacted Billy Gray through his website and was very pleased to engage in communication with him for a short time.

I remember asking him why he don't follow his fellow his compatriots over to the UK in the late seventies - I can't clearly remember his answer however.

Seems amazing that someone appearing in a seminal science fiction film should go on to become a speedway rider! Bruce Penhall in reverse.

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