Vincent Graeff dies at 80

Vincent Graeff, a youthful child actor who came out inside the "Our Gang" quantity of shorts using the type of George "Spanky" McFarland and Robert Blake, died Feb. 8 in Henderson, Nev. He was 80. Credited as Billy Ray Cruz, Graeff made his debut at 6 in 1937's "The Pigskin Palooka." At the begining of 19 forties he came out in MGM shorts including "Baby Blues," "Fightin' Fools," "Robot Wrecks," "Helping Hands" and "Prone to Press." While he elevated just a little older, the youthful actor came out in several uncredited feature roles, including in notable films for instance "A Tree Evolves in Brooklyn," "The Valley of Decision," "The Harvey Women," "The Dark Corner," "Sister Kenny," "The Babe Ruth Story," "The Set-Up" and "Cheaper with the Dozen." Graeff ended his acting career in 1951. Born in San Ysidro, Calif., Graeff offered inside the Marine Corps through the Korean War, producing a Crimson Heart. He'd work just like a sheet metal worker. Graeff's brother Paul, who also came out in films becoming an adult actor, died this season. Graeff is managed to get by his wife, Pat five children and diverse grandchildren and great-children. Contact Variety Staff at news@variety.com