Gregory Moffett | |
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Born | James Gregory Moffett Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1948–1957 |
Relatives | Sharyn Moffett (sister) |
Gregory Moffett is an American former child actor who appeared in several films and television series in the 1950s. His older sister, Sharyn Moffett, was a child actress. Their parents were also in the entertainment business. [1] In 1949, he signed a seven-year long film contract with Paramount, earning $125 per week. [2] He was in films such as Let's Dance (1950), and Robot Monster (1953), which is regarded as one of the worst movies ever made. He played Johnny, the professor's only son. [3] He also appeared in television shows like Adventures of Superman. [4]
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