Bobby Driscoll

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Characters played by Bobby Driscoll

Peter Pan — Peter Pan (1953)

The boy who never grows up, leader of the Lost Boys, and eternal adventurer in Neverland.

Jim Hawkins — Treasure Island (1950)

Young cabin boy turned hero who discovers Flint's map and outsmarts pirates.

Johnny — Song of the South (1946)

A sensitive seven-year-old boy adjusting to his parents' temporary separation. He seeks comfort in Uncle Remus's stories, navigates childhood friendships and mischief, suffers a serious bull attack, and ultimately experiences personal growth and family reconciliation through these trials.

Jeremiah 'Jerry' Kincaid — So Dear to My Heart (1948)

A young boy in 1903 Indiana who dreams of greatness, adopts a rejected black lamb named Danny, and learns lessons about perseverance, responsibility, and valuing genuine love over material prizes.

Percy Maxim — So Goes My Love (1946)

The son of Jane and Hiram, Percy is raised by his father in an unconventional, freestyle manner intended to encourage creativity and confidence. He tries to amuse himself by putting a baby bonnet on the family dog, and feels guilty when Jane is hurt while chasing the dog.

Toddy Loring — Identity Unknown (1945)

Young boy in West Virginia who mistakes Johnny for his deceased architect father. Johnny comforts him, praises his father's bravery, and bids him an emotional farewell before continuing his journey.

Ben Potter — The Scarlet Coat (1955)

A stable boy who serves as one of Maj. John Boulton's contacts, Ben Potter reports Sally Cameron's suspicious journey and helps expose danger at the tavern. Initially believing Boulton is a murderer and deserter, Ben later shoots a Tory agent who is about to kill him.

Josh Bickford — The Party Crashers (1958)

Josh is Barbara's upper-class boyfriend and the son of the concerned Bickfords. He is appalled by Twig's behavior at the party and later tries to rescue Barbara when Twig attacks her, but Twig strikes him too. Josh's grief prompts his parents to reconsider how they have raised him.

Robert 'Bibi' Bonnard — The Happy Time (1952)

The young protagonist growing up in Ottawa. He develops a crush on his new housemaid Mignonette, gets into trouble at school over a drawing, is punished by the principal, confesses to Mignonette about stealing her kisses, reconciles with schoolmate Peggy, and experiences his voice breaking.

Career Overview

Bobby Driscoll has 36 screen credits in a career dating back to 1944. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Lilies of the Field Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Peter Pan, Treasure Island, Song of the South. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
36
Birth Date
1937-03-03
Birth Place
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q712955), public domain (CC0).