Portrait of Frank Cady

Frank Cady

Bio: Although Frank Cady's most famous role would be that of general-store owner Sam Drucker, one of the less nutty residents of Hooterville in both Green Acres (1965) and Petticoat Junction (1963), he had a history as a film, stage and television actor long before those shows. Cady also appeared on some radio programs including Gunsmoke
Born: Wed, Sep 08 1915
Birthplace: Susanville, California, USA

Death: Fri, Jun 08 2012
Frank Cady is 96 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of The History of Hooterville
The History of Hooterville
Frank Cady was 90 in The History of Hooterville as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 19 2005
Poster of Return to Green Acres
Return to Green Acres
Frank Cady was 74 in Return to Green Acres as 'Sam Drucker'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 18 1990
Poster of Soup and Me
Soup and Me
Frank Cady was 62 in Soup and Me as 'Mr. Sutter'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 04 1978
Poster of Hearts of the West
Hearts of the West
Frank Cady was 60 in Hearts of the West as 'Pa Tater'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 08 1975
Poster of Zandy's Bride
Zandy's Bride
Frank Cady was 58 in Zandy's Bride as 'Pa Allan'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 19 1974
Poster of The Million Dollar Duck
The Million Dollar Duck
Frank Cady was 55 in The Million Dollar Duck as 'Assayer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 30 1971
Poster of 7 Faces of Dr. Lao
7 Faces of Dr. Lao
Frank Cady was 48 in 7 Faces of Dr. Lao as 'Mayor James Sargent'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 18 1964
Poster of The Man Who Understood Women
The Man Who Understood Women
Frank Cady was 44 in The Man Who Understood Women as 'John Milstead'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 02 1959
Poster of The Girl Most Likely
The Girl Most Likely
Frank Cady was 42 in The Girl Most Likely as 'Pop'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 05 1958
Poster of The Missouri Traveler
The Missouri Traveler
Frank Cady was 42 in The Missouri Traveler as 'Willie Poole'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 21 1958
Poster of The Tin Star
The Tin Star
Frank Cady was 42 in The Tin Star as 'Abe Pickett (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 23 1957
Poster of Three Violent People
Three Violent People
Frank Cady was 41 in Three Violent People as 'Doctor'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 01 1956
Poster of The Bad Seed
The Bad Seed
Frank Cady was 41 in The Bad Seed as 'Henry Daigle'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 12 1956
Poster of The Indian Fighter
The Indian Fighter
Frank Cady was 40 in The Indian Fighter as 'Trader Joe'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 21 1955
Poster of Trial
Trial
Frank Cady was 40 in Trial as 'Canford (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 07 1955
Poster of Rear Window
Rear Window
Frank Cady was 38 in Rear Window as 'Man on Fire Escape'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 01 1954
Poster of Marry Me Again
Marry Me Again
Frank Cady was 38 in Marry Me Again as 'Dr. Day'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 22 1953
Poster of Half a Hero
Half a Hero
Frank Cady was 37 in Half a Hero as 'Mr. Watts'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 11 1953
Poster of The Sellout
The Sellout
Frank Cady was 36 in The Sellout as 'Bennie Amboy'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 30 1952
Poster of The Atomic City
The Atomic City
Frank Cady was 36 in The Atomic City as 'F.B.I. Agent George Weinberg'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 01 1952
Poster of Let's Make It Legal
Let's Make It Legal
Frank Cady was 36 in Let's Make It Legal as 'Ferguson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 31 1951
Poster of When Worlds Collide
When Worlds Collide
Frank Cady was 36 in When Worlds Collide as 'Harold Ferris'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 14 1951
Poster of Ace in the Hole
Ace in the Hole
Frank Cady was 35 in Ace in the Hole as 'Mr. Federber'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 29 1951
Poster of Dear Brat
Dear Brat
Frank Cady was 35 in Dear Brat as 'Parole Officer Creavy'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 30 1951
Poster of Lightning Strikes Twice
Lightning Strikes Twice
Frank Cady was 35 in Lightning Strikes Twice as 'Gas Station Man'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 12 1951
Poster of Hunt the Man Down
Hunt the Man Down
Frank Cady was 35 in Hunt the Man Down as 'Showbox Puppeteer (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 26 1950
Poster of Mrs. O'Malley and Mr. Malone
Mrs. O'Malley and Mr. Malone
Frank Cady was 35 in Mrs. O'Malley and Mr. Malone as 'Harry (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 08 1950
Poster of Experiment Alcatraz
Experiment Alcatraz
Frank Cady was 35 in Experiment Alcatraz as 'Max Henry'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 21 1950
Poster of Three Husbands
Three Husbands
Frank Cady was 35 in Three Husbands as 'Elevator Operator (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 10 1950
Poster of Dial 1119
Dial 1119
Frank Cady was 35 in Dial 1119 as 'Fred Backett'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 03 1950
Poster of Pretty Baby
Pretty Baby
Frank Cady was 35 in Pretty Baby as 'Janitor (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 16 1950
Poster of Convicted
Convicted
Frank Cady was 34 in Convicted as 'Eddie (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 01 1950
Poster of The Next Voice You Hear...
The Next Voice You Hear...
Frank Cady was 34 in The Next Voice You Hear... as 'Bald Plant Worker in Locker Room (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 29 1950
Poster of Father of the Bride
Father of the Bride
Frank Cady was 34 in Father of the Bride as 'Timid Engagement Party Guest (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 18 1950
Poster of The Asphalt Jungle
The Asphalt Jungle
Frank Cady was 34 in The Asphalt Jungle as 'Night Clerk (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 12 1950
Poster of Perfect Strangers
Perfect Strangers
Frank Cady was 34 in Perfect Strangers as 'Geologist (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 11 1950
Poster of Young Man with a Horn
Young Man with a Horn
Frank Cady was 34 in Young Man with a Horn as 'Hotel Clerk (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 01 1950
Poster of The Great Rupert
The Great Rupert
Frank Cady was 34 in The Great Rupert as 'Mr. Taney - Tax Investigator'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 01 1950
Poster of D.O.A.
D.O.A.
Frank Cady was 34 in D.O.A. as 'Eddie - Bartender (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 23 1949
Poster of Abandoned
Abandoned
Frank Cady was 34 in Abandoned as 'Nolan - City Editor (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 26 1949
Poster of Take One False Step
Take One False Step
Frank Cady was 33 in Take One False Step as 'Reporter (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 14 1949
Poster of It's a Great Feeling
It's a Great Feeling
Frank Cady was 33 in It's a Great Feeling as 'Oculist (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 01 1949
Poster of Special Agent
Special Agent
Frank Cady was 33 in Special Agent as 'Motorist (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 22 1949
Poster of Flamingo Road
Flamingo Road
Frank Cady was 33 in Flamingo Road
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 30 1949
Poster of The Crooked Way
The Crooked Way
Frank Cady was 33 in The Crooked Way
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 22 1949
Poster of He Walked by Night
He Walked by Night
Frank Cady was 33 in He Walked by Night as 'Pete Hammond'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 06 1949
Poster of Bungalow 13
Bungalow 13
Frank Cady was 33 in Bungalow 13 as 'Gus Barton'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 19 1948
Poster of The Checkered Coat
The Checkered Coat
Frank Cady was 32 in The Checkered Coat as 'Skinner'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 16 1948
Poster of Sarge Goes to College
Sarge Goes to College
Frank Cady was 31 in Sarge Goes to College as 'Prof. Edwards'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 13 1947

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of AfterMASH
AfterMASH
Frank Cady was 68+ in AfterMASH as 'Gus Bell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 26 1983
Poster of Weekend Special
Weekend Special
Frank Cady was 62+ in Weekend Special
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1977
Poster of These Are the Days
These Are the Days
Frank Cady was 58+ in These Are the Days
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 07 1974
Poster of Hawaii Five-O
Hawaii Five-O
Frank Cady was 53+ in Hawaii Five-O as 'Judge Bergstrom'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1968
Poster of Green Acres
Green Acres
Frank Cady was 50+ in Green Acres as 'Sam Drucker, Sam Drucker / Ben Drucker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1965
Poster of The Great Adventure
The Great Adventure
Frank Cady was 48+ in The Great Adventure as 'Drover'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 1963
Poster of Glynis
Glynis
Frank Cady was 48+ in Glynis
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 1963
Poster of Petticoat Junction
Petticoat Junction
Frank Cady was 48+ in Petticoat Junction as 'Sam Drucker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1963
Poster of Grindl
Grindl
Frank Cady was 48+ in Grindl
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 15 1963
Poster of The Beverly Hillbillies
The Beverly Hillbillies
Frank Cady was 47+ in The Beverly Hillbillies as 'Sam Drucker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 26 1962
Poster of The Virginian
The Virginian
Frank Cady was 47+ in The Virginian as 'Mr. Hardy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 19 1962
Poster of Hazel
Hazel
Frank Cady was 46+ in Hazel
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 28 1961
Poster of Klondike
Klondike
Frank Cady was 45+ in Klondike
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 10 1960
Poster of The Andy Griffith Show
The Andy Griffith Show
Frank Cady was 45+ in The Andy Griffith Show as 'Luke, Farley Upchurch'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 03 1960
Poster of Guestward, Ho!
Guestward, Ho!
Frank Cady was 45+ in Guestward, Ho!
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 29 1960
Poster of Pete and Gladys
Pete and Gladys
Frank Cady was 45+ in Pete and Gladys
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 1960
Poster of The Untouchables
The Untouchables
Frank Cady was 44+ in The Untouchables as 'Larry Croft'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1959
Poster of Hawaiian Eye
Hawaiian Eye
Frank Cady was 44+ in Hawaiian Eye
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 07 1959
Poster of Dennis the Menace
Dennis the Menace
Frank Cady was 44+ in Dennis the Menace
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 04 1959
Poster of The Alaskans
The Alaskans
Frank Cady was 44+ in The Alaskans
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 04 1959
Poster of The Deputy
The Deputy
Frank Cady was 44+ in The Deputy
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 12 1959
Poster of Rawhide
Rawhide
Frank Cady was 43+ in Rawhide as 'Storekeeper'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 09 1959
Poster of Trackdown
Trackdown
Frank Cady was 42+ in Trackdown as 'Bob-Tail'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 04 1957
Poster of Maverick
Maverick
Frank Cady was 42+ in Maverick as 'Hamelin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 22 1957
Poster of Perry Mason
Perry Mason
Frank Cady was 42+ in Perry Mason as 'Joe Widlock / Hiram Widlock'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1957
Poster of Sugarfoot
Sugarfoot
Frank Cady was 42+ in Sugarfoot as 'Jay Hollis'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1957
Poster of Cheyenne
Cheyenne
Frank Cady was 40+ in Cheyenne
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 1955
Poster of Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
Frank Cady was 40+ in Gunsmoke as 'Webb'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1955
Poster of The Jane Wyman Show
The Jane Wyman Show
Frank Cady was 39+ in The Jane Wyman Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Aug 30 1955
Poster of December Bride
December Bride
Frank Cady was 39+ in December Bride
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 04 1954
Poster of You Are There
You Are There
Frank Cady was 37+ in You Are There
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of Private Secretary
Private Secretary
Frank Cady was 37+ in Private Secretary
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of General Electric Theater
General Electric Theater
Frank Cady was 37+ in General Electric Theater as 'George Hanson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet
Frank Cady was 37+ in The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet as 'Dr. Williams, Doctor Williams, Doc Williams'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 03 1952
Poster of The Colgate Comedy Hour
The Colgate Comedy Hour
Frank Cady was 35+ in The Colgate Comedy Hour as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1950
Poster of Front Row Center
Front Row Center
Frank Cady was 29+ in Front Row Center
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 25 1945