Conrad Bain
| Conrad Bain | |
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 Bain as Arthur Harmon in Maude, September 1975 |
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| Born | Conrad Stafford Bain February 4, 1923 Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada |
| Died | January 14, 2013 (aged 89) Livermore, California, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Natural Causes |
| Residence | Livermore, California, U.S. |
| Nationality | Canadian-American |
| Citizenship | United States Canada |
| Education | Banff School of Fine Arts |
| Alma mater | American Academy of Dramatic Arts |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1952–1996; 2011 |
| Known for | Phillip Drummond, Dr. Arthur Harmon |
| Home town | Livermore, California, U.S. |
| Height | 5' 10" (1.78 m) |
| Television | Diff'rent Strokes, Maude |
| Spouse | Monica Sloan (m. 1945-2009; her death) |
| Children | 3 |
| Parents | Jean Agnes (née Young), Stafford Harrison Bain |
| Relatives | Bonar Bain (brother; deceased) |
Conrad Stafford Bain (February 4, 1923 – January 14, 2013) was an Canadian-American actor. He is best known for his role as Phillip Drummond in the sitcom Diff'rent Strokes and as Dr. Arthur Harmon in Maude. Bain had a twin brother, Bonar Bain.
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Early life [change]
Bain was born on February 4, 1923 in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada[1] to Jean Agnes Young and to Stafford Harrison Bain. Bain was educated at Banff School of Fine Arts in Calgary, Alberta and at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City. He became a United States citizen in 1946, before graduating in 1948.
Career [change]
His career started in 1956 in an episode of Studio One as Evans. Since then, he has starred in over 200 television programs. He is mostly known for playing Phillip Drummond in Diff'rent Strokes with Gary Coleman. Bain retired in 1996, until playing a small role as a priest in Unforgettable in 2011.
Personal life [change]
Bain lived in an apartment in Livermore, California. Bain was married Monica Sloan on September 8, 1945 until her death on February 26, 2009. They had three children together, Jennifer, Kent, and Mark Bain. In February 18, 2005, his brother Bonar died from cancer, aged 82.
Death [change]
Bain died on January 14, 2013 in his home in Livermore, California from natural causes, aged 89[2]. Co-star Todd Bridges said the Bain was like a father figure to him.
Television [change]
- 2011: Unforgettable .... Priest (1 episode, 2011)
- 1996: The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air .... Philip Drummond (1 episode, 1996)
- 1992: The Adventures of The Black Stallion ...Racing Legend (1 episode, 1992)
- 1990: Postcards from the Edge .... Grandpa
- 1988: Mr. President .... Charlie Ross (24 episodes, 1987–1988)
- 1985: The Love Boat .... Charles Custers / ... (3 episodes, 1978–1985)
- 1981: Child Bride of Short Creek (TV) .... Frank King
- 1979: C.H.O.M.P.S. .... Ralph Norton
- 1979: The Facts of Life .... Philip Drummond (1 episode, 1979)
- 1979: A Pleasure Doing Business .... Herb
- 1978: Grandpa Goes to Washington .... Robert Green (1 episode, 1978)
- 1978: The Waverly Wonders .... Tate Sr. (1 episode, 1978)
- 1978: Diff'rent Strokes .... Philip Drummond (189 episodes, 1978–1986)
- 1972: Maude .... Dr. Arthur Harmon (118 episodes, 1972–1978)
- 1975: Twigs (TV) .... Swede
- 1972: Up the Sandbox .... Dr. Gordon
- 1972: A Fan's Notes .... Poppy
- 1971: Who Killed Mary What's 'Er Name? .... Val
- 1971: The Anderson Tapes .... Dr. Rubicoff
- 1971: Bananas .... Semple
- 1971: Jump .... Lester Jump
- 1971: Men of Crisis: The Harvey Wallinger Story (TV)
- 1970: The Edge of Night TV series .... Dr. Charles Weldon #1 (unknown episodes, 1970)
- 1970: I Never Sang for My Father .... Rev. Sam Pell
- 1970: Lovers and Other Strangers (uncredited) .... Priest in confessional
- 1969: Last Summer (uncredited) .... Sidney
- 1966: Dark Shadows .... Hotel Clerk / ... (4 episodes, 1966–1968)
- 1968: Coogan's Bluff .... Madison Avenue Man
- 1968: Star! (uncredited) .... Second Salesman at Cartier's
- 1968: A Lovely Way to Die .... James Lawrence
- 1968: Madigan .... Hotel clerk
- 1967: N.Y.P.D. .... Manager (1 episode, 1967)
- 1967: The Borgia Stick (TV) .... Lawyer
- 1965: The Trials of O'Brien .... District Attorney (1 episode, 1965)
- 1961: The Defenders (1 episode, 1961)
- 1956: Studio One .... Evans (1 episode, 1956)
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