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Conrad Bain: Mr. Drummond of Diff'rent Strokes Dies at 89

January 14, 2013

Conrad Bain was a Canadian-born American actor. Born on February 4, 1923, in Lethbridge, Alberta, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps in World War II.

He played Dr. Arthur Harmon on Maude and then wealthy widower Phillip Drummond, who adopts two boys from Harlem, on Diff'rent Strokes (1978-1986). He worked extensively on Broadway before his TV success.

He retired from acting in the 1990s. Bain died of natural causes in Livermore, California, on January 14, 2013, at age 89.

Achievements: Star of Diff'rent Strokes and Maude.

Birth: February 4, 1923 - Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.

Profession: Actor.

Interesting Facts: He starred opposite Gary Coleman, whose catchphrase was "What you talkin' 'bout, Willis?"