Michael Chapin

Michael Chapin (born July 25, 1936) is an American former child actor in film and television.

Michael Chapin
Born (1936-07-25) July 25, 1936
Hollywood, California, United States
OccupationFilm actor
Years active1944–1959

Born in Los Angeles, he began his screen career in 1944 when he appeared in The Fighting Sullivans. He continued with films such as It's a Wonderful Life and Under California Stars.[1] Acting mostly in western pictures, he retired from show business in 1959.[2]

Michael Chapin is the older brother of Billy Chapin and Lauren Chapin.

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1944 The Fighting Sullivans Rival boy Uncredited
1946 Song of Arizona Cyclops
Night Editor Doc Cochrane, as a boy Uncredited
It's a Wonderful Life Young George's friend Uncredited
1947 Backlash Mike Uncredited
The Farmer's Daughter Boy Uncredited
Heaven Only Knows Little boy Uncredited
1948 Call Northside 777 Frank Wiecek, Jr. Uncredited
Under California Stars Ted Carver
Night Wind Vinnie Jardine Uncredited
1949 Strange Bargain Roddy Wilson
1950 The Reformer and the Redhead Orphan Uncredited
Summer Stock Boy Uncredited
1951 Buckaroo Sheriff of Texas Red White
Wells Fargo Gunmaster Tommy Hines
The Dakota Kid Red White
Arizona Manhunt Red White
1952 Wild Horse Ambush Red White
Wagons West Ben Wilkins
Springfield Rifle Jamie Kearney Uncredited
1954 Pride of the Blue Grass Danny
1955 The Night of the Hunter Ruby's boyfriend Uncredited

References

  1. Goldrup, Tom (2002). Growing Up on the Set Interviews with 39 Former Child Actors of Classic Film and Television. McFarland & Company (May 6, 2002). p. 47. ISBN 978-0786412549.
  2. "Michael Chapin Biography". Republic Pictures 75th. Archived from the original on March 4, 2014. Retrieved March 4, 2014.

Bibliography

  • Goldrup, Tom and Jim (2002). Growing Up on the Set: Interviews with 39 Former Child Actors of Film and Television. McFarland & Co. pp. 47–56. ISBN 1476613702.
  • Holmstrom, John (1996). The Moving Picture Boy: An International Encyclopaedia from 1895 to 1995. Norwich: Michael Russell, p. 198.


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