Phillip Alford (born September 11, 1948) is an American former actor best known for his roles as Jem Finch in the 1962 film To Kill a Mockingbird, and Boy Anderson in Shenandoah (1965).

[1] Initially Alford had refused, but agreed to audition under the condition that he would miss half a day of school.

[1] As one of the three finalists, he was called to New York City for a screen test several weeks later[1] and won the role of Jem Finch.

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.

Since retiring from acting, Alford now works as a businessman in Grenada, Mississippi and stays out of the limelight.