Clifton "Bobby" Young, a talented child actor, rose to fame during Our Gang's transition to sound, portraying the memorable character "Bonedust". As one of the most promising graduates of the iconic group, excluding Jackie Cooper and Dickie Moore, Clifton had the greatest potential for adult stardom, particularly in strong character roles.
His striking features, including a distinctive Kirk Douglas-inspired cleft chin, led to his casting in several prominent post-war films. These notable roles included Dark Passage (1947),where he played a sly blackmailer who crosses paths with escaped convict Humphrey Bogart, Pursued (1947),directed by the renowned Raoul Walsh, Possessed (1947),and Blood on the Moon (1948).
In addition to his film work, Clifton was a regular fixture in Warner Bros.' popular "Joe McDoakes" comedy shorts and appeared as a villain in two "Roy Rogers" Republic westerns. However, his life took a tumultuous turn in 1951, following a painful divorce, which led him to reside in a hotel. Unfortunately, Clifton's life was cut short when he died from a tragic accident, smoking in bed.
