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Billy Chapin
A young boy's journey through the golden age of Hollywood reveals the innocence and ambition behind two unforgettable roles in classic American cinema.
In short · Acted for seven decades — 7 credits.
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William McClellan Chapin was an American child actor known for his appearances in film and television from 1943 to 1959. He is best remembered for his role as Christie Cooper, the "diaper manager," in the 1953 family film *The Kid from Left Field*. Chapin also gained recognition for his performance as little John Harper in Charles Laughton's 1955 film noir *The Night of the Hunter*.
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