Teddy Infuhr, a child actor from Missouri, was born into a family of four and relocated to Los Angeles with his family when he was just three years old. His mother initially encouraged him to pursue acting, and he was soon discovered by a talent agent while studying at the Rainbow Studios.
At the tender age of five, Teddy made his film debut in "The Tuttles of Tahiti" (1942),and he went on to secure steady roles throughout the 1940s as mischievous and troublesome young characters. Despite his early success, Teddy's career was marked by a lack of stability, with him working with multiple studios and appearing unbilled in many of his films.
Teddy's most notable roles included appearances in "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" (1945),"Spellbound" (1945),and "The Best Years of Our Lives" (1946),as well as a memorable turn as Gale Sondergaard's fly-swallowing nephew in "The Spider Woman" (1943). He also found success in the "Rusty" canine adventure series, starring in six films between 1946 and 1949.
Teddy's other notable credits include "The Boy with Green Hair" (1948),"Fighting Fools" (1949),"West of El Dorado" (1949),and "Blondie's Hero" (1950),as well as appearances alongside western hero Gene Autry. As he grew older, Teddy found it challenging to transition to adult roles, and his final credited film appearance was in "Blackboard Jungle" (1955).
After retiring from acting, Teddy pursued a career in chiropractic medicine, graduating from chiropractic school in 1958. He went on to marry Rita and have two sons with her, and he reportedly had no regrets about leaving the entertainment industry.
Teddy remained a beloved figure in the nostalgia community, attending conventions and events until his passing at the age of 70 on May 12, 2007.
