Conrad Bain

**Conrad Stafford Bain** (February 4, 1923 – January 14, 2013) was a Canadian-American actor. He was 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.

## Early life

Bain was born on February 4, 1923 in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada 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. He served in the Canadian Army during World War II.

## Career

His career started in 1956 in an episode of _Studio One_ as Evans. He later appeared in over 200 television programs. He was mostly known for playing Phillip Drummond in _Diff'rent Strokes_ with Gary Coleman. Bain retired in 1996.

## Personal life

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. On February 18, 2005, his brother Bonar died from cancer, aged 82.

### Death

Bain died on January 14, 2013 in his home in Livermore, California from complications following a stroke, aged 89. Co-star Todd Bridges said the Bain was like a father figure to him. Bain was soon cremated.

## Television

- 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_   .... Phillip 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)

## Other websites

- Conrad Bain at Find a Grave

## Infobox (person)

- **name**: Conrad Bain
- **image**: Conrad Bain Arthur Harmon Maude 1975.JPG
- **caption**: Bain as Arthur Harmon in _Maude_, September 1975
- **birth name**: Conrad Stafford Bain
- **birth place**: Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
- **death place**: Livermore, California, U.S.
- **death cause**: Stroke
- **nationality**: Canadian-American
- **citizenship**: United States
Canada
- **education**: Banff Centre, Banff School of Fine Arts
- **alma mater**: American Academy of Dramatic Arts
- **television**: _Diff'rent Strokes_,
_Maude_
- **known for**: Phillip Drummond,
Dr. Arthur Harmon
- **occupation**: Actor
- **years active**: 1952–1996
- **spouse**: Monica Sloan
<small>(m. 1945-2009; her death)</small>
- **children**: 3
- **relations**: Bonar Bain (brother; deceased)
- **parents**: Jean Agnes (née Young),
Stafford Harrison Bain