Michael Gray, Known for ‘Shazam!’, Passes Away at 75

Actor Michael Grey famous by his 1970s TV series ‘Shazam’ by portraying Billy Batson has passed away at the age of 75.

As per Variety reports, the actor cause of death is naturally on Friday in Palm Desert. Television viewers know by his role in the superheroes series and was considered a teen idol during its run.

The character Billy Batson in ‘Shazam’ from 1974 to 1976. The show followed a young boy who could turn into the superhero Captain Marvel by saying the word “Shazam!” Gray appeared in the series alongside John Davey and Les Tremayne.

John Davey, who also starred in the show, remembered Gray as a kind and loving person with a great sense of humour. He said Gray enjoyed meeting fans and attending comic conventions in recent years, where he had the chance to talk to people who remembered his work.

Michael Gray’s Acting Career

Born in Chicago on September 2, 1951, Gray grew up in Miami Beach, Florida. He later moved to Los Angeles to follow his dream of becoming an actor and studied at the Pasadena Playhouse.

In 1972, he got a television role in NBC’s The Little People, where he appeared alongside Brian Keith and Shelly Fabares.

Gray went on to appear in several popular TV shows, including The Brady Bunch. He played Jeff, the boyfriend of Marcia Brady. His other television appearances included Dynasty, Marcus Welby, M.D., Room 222 and The Flying Nun.

Run, Simon, Run, Beyond the Valley of the Dolls and Myra Breckinridge also featured him and he performed his best.

Gray extended extensive appreciation for his role as Billy Batson in Shazam! And he gained the attention of young audiences and became a consistent feature in teen magazines such as Tiger Beat.

The series ‘Shazam’ consist on three seasons which wrapped up in 1976. Gray left a permanent imprint on spectators through his depiction of the young superhero.