Phillip Alford
| Phillip Alford | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Philip Alford September 11, 1948 Gadsden, Alabama, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1962–1972 |
| Parent(s) | Susie and Lem |
Phillip Alford (born September 11, 1948) is an American actor best known for his role as Jem Finch in the 1962 film To Kill a Mockingbird.
Career
Alford appeared in three productions with Birmingham's Town and Gown Civic Theatre, whose director called up Alford's mother to see if her son was interested in auditioning for the part of Jem in To Kill a Mockingbird.[1] Initially Alford had refused, but agreed to audition under the condition that he would miss half a day of school.[1] As one of the three finalists, he was called to New York for a screen test several weeks later[1] and won the role of Jem Finch.
During the filming, his parents and sister, Eugenia, drove to Hollywood to be with him, and his sister became the stand-in actress for Mary Badham, who played Jem's sister, Scout, in the film. He and Badham were constantly bickering and at odds with each other during most of the shoot; at one time after their worst argument, he had planned mischief against her.[1]
Alford's other acting credits include: the role of "Boy" in the Jimmy Stewart classic Shenandoah (1965); Bristle Face (1964) (TV); The Intruders (1970) (TV); and Fair Play (1972) (TV).
Personal life
He is currently a successful businessman in Grenada, Mississippi.
Filmography
- To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)
- Shenandoah (1965)
- Bristle Face (1964)
References
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