Billy Cranston facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Billy Cranston |
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| Power Rangers character | |
David Yost as Billy
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| First appearance | Day of the Dumpster (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers) |
| Last appearance | Rangers of Two Worlds (Part 2) (Power Rangers Zeo) |
| Portrayed by | David Yost (teenager and adult) Billy Nilles (child, season 1) Justin Timsit (child, seasons 2-3) RJ Cyler (2017 reboot) |
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| Title | Blue Power Ranger Blue Ninja Ranger |
| Home | Earth |
| Color(s) | Blue |
| Status | Retired |
| Zords | Triceratops Dinozord Unicorn Thunderzord Wolf Ninjazord Blue Shogunzord |
Billy Cranston is a super smart character from the Power Rangers world! He was the original Blue Ranger in the TV show Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. The actor David Yost played him. Billy was the only original Power Ranger who stayed for the whole Mighty Morphin Power Rangers series. He was known as the "brains" of the team. Billy created many cool gadgets to help the Power Rangers. He even invented their wrist communicators!
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Billy in the 2017 Movie
In the 2017 Power Rangers movie, Billy Cranston is played by actor RJ Cyler. In this movie, Billy is shown to be autistic, which means his brain works a bit differently. He is very smart and loves to learn.
At the start of the film, Billy is picked on by bullies. Jason, another future Power Ranger, helps him out. To say thanks, Billy helps Jason remove his ankle monitor. They sneak off to an old mine that Billy used to visit with his dad. There, they find the Power Coins along with Kimberly, Trini, and Zack. This discovery leads them to become the new Power Rangers.
Billy is very excited about being a Ranger. He is the first one to morph into his Ranger suit, even if it happens by accident. Later, he is badly hurt by the villain Rita Repulsa. But Zordon, the Rangers' mentor, uses his power to bring Billy back to life. When the Rangers finally get their Zords, Billy accidentally drives his backwards at first! But he quickly turns it around to join the big battle.
The Mystery of the Phantom Ranger
In the TV show Power Rangers Turbo, a mysterious hero called the Phantom Ranger appeared. He could become invisible and helped the Turbo Rangers. His true identity was never shown.
Later, the producer of the show, Judd Lynn, thought about who the Phantom Ranger could be. He said that if he had to choose, Billy Cranston would be a good idea for the character's secret identity. But he also said this was just a thought he had much later.
Behind the Scenes Facts
The actor David Yost played Billy Cranston for many years. He was the last of the original Power Rangers to leave the show. When Billy's character left the series, old video footage of David Yost was used. Another actor voiced Billy's lines during this time.
Billy's last name, Cranston, was once thought to be a tribute to Bryan Cranston. Bryan Cranston did voice work for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and later played Zordon in the 2017 movie. However, it was later found that the name "Cranston" was chosen for Billy long before Bryan Cranston worked on the show.
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Billy as the Blue Power Ranger.
