Conrad Stafford Bain (February 4, 1923 – January 14, 2013) was a Canadian-American actor. His television credits include a leading role as Phillip Drummond in the sitcom Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986), as Dr. Arthur Harmon on Maude (1972–1978), and as …

Phillip Drummond was portrayed by Conrad Bain. He is a friendly, wealthy white widower, who runs Trans-Allied, Incorporated. He was born December 3, 1931, in Manhattan, New York. (This made him Conrad Bain's junior by eight years.)

Push Comes to Shove: Directed by Gerren Keith. With Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Dana Plato. A run-in with the new landlord and his bullying son may cause Drummond and the family to be evicted.

The misadventures of suave Park Avenue millionaire Phillip Drummond, his teenage daughter Kimberly, and their current housekeeper Edna Garrett who adopted the two pre-teenage sons of their late African American housekeeper from Harlem.

Phillip Drummond is the central protagonist of Diff'rent Strokes. He was portrayed by the late Conrad Bain. A friendly and wealthy widower, Philip runs Trans-Allied, Incorporated.

The fictional detective Bulldog Drummond served as inspiration for what would have been Bain's character, and although this concept was ultimately dropped, the surname "Drummond" was retained to become the surname of Bain's character in Diff'rent Strokes.

Mar 14, 2016 · A star vehicle for precocious kid actor Gary Coleman, Strokes mined comedy from the odd coupling of millionaire Mr. Drummond (Conrad Bain) and his dead housekeeper’s orphaned children, Arnold...

Willis (Todd Bridges) gets into an argument with his father (Conrad Bain), who refuses to let him go to a party if he will be drinking. Season 5, Episode 13 ...

May 9, 2024 · Drummond was a widower and Mrs. Garrett, the housekeeper, played the maternal figure on the show. The sitcom was an immediate hit, captivating audiences with its heartwarming story and the endearing performances of its talented cast.

Oct 4, 2021 · Sam and Mr. Drummond (Danny Cooksey and Conrad Bain) both have to undergo surgery to remove their tonsils and they share a room at the hospital. ...more. From Season 7, Episode 11 'Tonsils' -...

Aug 8, 2022 · After Jethro (Whitman Mayo) confesses he's not related to Arnold and Willis (Gary Coleman and Todd Bridges), Mr. Drummond (Conrad Bain) finally manages to adopt them himself. ...more.

Jan 16, 2013 · Conrad Bain, with actors Todd Bridges (left) and Gary Coleman (right) in 1978 when they were starring on Diff'rent Strokes. He'll always be best known as "the kindly white adoptive father of...

With Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Dana Plato. Mr. Drummond's plans to officially adopt Arnold and Willis are delayed when a man claiming to be the boys' cousin claims he was promised custody in their father's will.

Mar 14, 2022 · From Season 5, Episode 13 'A Growing Problem' - Fed up with living under Drummond's rules, Willis decides to move into an apartment with a friend whose dependence on alcohol is troubling.

The Election: Directed by Gerren Keith. With Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Dana Plato. While a new housekeeper, Adelaide Brubaker, takes over from Mrs. Garrett, Mr. Drummond decides to run for city council after a friend's suggestion.

Jan 16, 2013 · Actor Conrad Bain, perhaps best known for his role as kindly millionaire Phillip Drummond on "Diff'rent Strokes," has died at 89, his daughter, Jennifer, has confirmed to Access Hollywood.

In order to find out what his employees think about him, Mr. Drummond (Conrad Bain) disguises himself as a blue-collar worker in his own company.From Season ...

1 day ago · The 1980s was another huge decade for television, with a particular boost in the world of sitcoms. This era marked the rise of some of the most iconic shows that continue to shape the genre, and the culture of generations, today. The 80s introduced viewers to a mix of heartfelt family comedies, zany ...

Arnold (Gary Coleman) has a fight with the son of the new building manager, which ends up causing an even bigger confrontation between the man and Mr. Drummo...

But the real surprise is a very tragic one: On his way home, Drummond is critically injured in an accident caused by a drunk driver. Drummond eventually awakens - and recovers, at least physically - from life-threatening injuries suffered in a car crash.

Hello Daddy: Directed by Gerren Keith. With Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Dana Plato. A visit from a Korean woman reveals that Mr. Drummond may have fathered her son during the Korean War.