Conrad Bain

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Characters played by Conrad Bain

Phillip Drummond — Diff'rent Strokes (1978)

Wealthy Park Avenue businessman and widower who takes in two boys from Harlem. He serves as the guardian and father figure to Arnold and Willis Jackson.

Ralph Norton — C.H.O.M.P.S. (1979)

Ralph Norton is Casey Norton’s father and a senior figure at Norton Security Systems. He dismisses Brian Foster’s invention as foolish, continues to trust Ken Sharp, and unexpectedly takes an ordinary dog instead of C.H.O.M.P.S. to the demonstration, creating a serious obstacle for Casey and Brian.

Frank King — Child Bride of Short Creek (1981)

Frank is the authoritarian president of Short Creek and Isaac's father. He leads the isolated polygamous community and tells its men that God has directed him to take Jessica as another wife, despite her youth. His choices intensify Isaac's rebellion and contribute to the conflict surrounding Jessica's future.

Career Overview

Conrad Bain has 27 screen credits in a career dating back to 1948. Signature works include Maude, Diff'rent Strokes, A Pleasure Doing Business. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

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Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
27
Birth Date
1923-02-04
Birth Place
Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada

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