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 Charlie Ross in Mr. President (1987–1988).

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 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 .

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.

2013年1月16日 · Conrad Bain, the actor who played Phillip Drummond on beloved TV sitcom Diff’rent Strokes, has died at age 89, TMZ confirms. While details surrounding the star’s death are scant so far, he ...

2013年1月16日 · Conrad Bain, Mr. Drummond On 'Diff'rent Strokes,' Dies : The Two-Way He was the kindly white adoptive father of two young African-American brothers on the popular TV series, which aired from...