Phillip Alford Biography
Phillip Alford is an American former actor best remembered for his appearances as Jem Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird (1962) and Boy Anderson in Shenandoah (1965). After quitting from performing, he went into business.
Phillip Alford Age
He is 75 years old as of September 2023. Alford was born Phillip Michael Alford on 11 September 1948, Gadsden, Alabama, United States of America.
Phillip Alford Wife- Spouse
He was married to Alford and southern writer Talmon Murphy, Jr., are both born in Alabama and are cousins, sharing the same great grandmother.
Phillip Alford Career
Alford appeared in three shows with Birmingham’s Town and Gown Civic Theatre, and the director contacted Alford’s mother to ask if he was interested in auditioning for the role of Jem in To Kill a Mockingbird. Alford initially refused, but agreed to audition on the condition that he miss half a day of class. As one of the three finalists, he was invited to New York City for a screen test few weeks later and landed the role of Jem Finch. During production, his parents drove to Hollywood to be with him, and his sister served as a stand-in for Mary Badham, who played Jem’s sister, Scout. 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. Alford’s other acting credits include: Bristle Face (1964) (TV); the role of “Boy” in Shenandoah (1965); The Intruders (1970) (TV); and Fair Play (1972) (TV). Philip’s sister, Eugenia, became the stand-in actress for child actress Mary Badham, who played Jem’s sister, Scout, in the classic film To Kill a Mockingbird (1962). Philip, who played Jem, and Mary were known to be antagonistic towards each other on the set.
Phillip Alford Net Worth
He has an estimated net worth of 2 million dollars.
Phillip Alford Movies
1962 To Kill a Mockingbird
1963 The Lloyd Bridges Show
1964 The Magical World of Disney
1965 Shenandoah
1969 CBS Playhouse
1970 The Virginian
The Intruders
1972 Fair Play