Portrait of Frank McGrath

Frank McGrath

Bio: Benjamin Franklin McGrath (February 2, 1903 – May 13, 1967) was an American television and film actor and stunt performer who played the comical, optimistic cook with the white beard, Charlie B. Wooster, on the western series Wagon Train for five seasons on NBC and then three seasons on ABC
Born: Mon, Feb 02 1903
Birthplace: Mound City, Missouri, USA

Death: Sat, May 13 1967
Frank McGrath is 64 years old
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Poster of The Shakiest Gun in the West
The Shakiest Gun in the West
Frank McGrath would have been no older than 64 in The Shakiest Gun in the West as 'Mr. Remington'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 10 1968
Poster of The Last Challenge
The Last Challenge
Frank McGrath would have been no older than 64 in The Last Challenge as 'Ballard Weeks'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 22 1967
Poster of The Reluctant Astronaut
The Reluctant Astronaut
Frank McGrath would have been no older than 64 in The Reluctant Astronaut as 'Plank'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 05 1967
Poster of The War Wagon
The War Wagon
Frank McGrath would have been no older than 64 in The War Wagon as 'Bartender'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 26 1967
Poster of Tammy and the Millionaire
Tammy and the Millionaire
Frank McGrath was 64 in Tammy and the Millionaire as 'Uncle Lucius'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 01 1967
Poster of Gunfight in Abilene
Gunfight in Abilene
Frank McGrath was 64 in Gunfight in Abilene as 'Ned Martin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 03 1967
Poster of The Sword of Ali Baba
The Sword of Ali Baba
Frank McGrath was 62 in The Sword of Ali Baba as 'Pindar'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 01 1965
Poster of The Colter Craven Story
The Colter Craven Story
Frank McGrath was 57 in The Colter Craven Story
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 23 1960
Poster of The Tin Star
The Tin Star
Frank McGrath was 54 in The Tin Star as 'Jim Clark (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 23 1957
Poster of Hell Bound
Hell Bound
Frank McGrath was 54 in Hell Bound as 'Detective (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 01 1957
Poster of The First Texan
The First Texan
Frank McGrath was 53 in The First Texan as 'Mexican Horseman (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 29 1956
Poster of The Searchers
The Searchers
Frank McGrath was 53 in The Searchers as 'Texas Ranger (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 16 1956
Poster of Hondo
Hondo
Frank McGrath was 50 in Hondo as 'Lowes Partner'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 26 1953
Poster of Ride, Vaquero!
Ride, Vaquero!
Frank McGrath was 50 in Ride, Vaquero! as 'Pete'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 17 1953
Poster of Westward the Women
Westward the Women
Frank McGrath was 48 in Westward the Women as 'Outrider (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 16 1951
Poster of Slaughter Trail
Slaughter Trail
Frank McGrath was 48 in Slaughter Trail as 'Jamora (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 15 1951
Poster of The Red Badge of Courage
The Red Badge of Courage
Frank McGrath was 48 in The Red Badge of Courage as 'Captain (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 27 1951
Poster of The Milkman
The Milkman
Frank McGrath was 47 in The Milkman as 'Man (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 17 1950
Poster of Broken Arrow
Broken Arrow
Frank McGrath was 47 in Broken Arrow as 'Barfly'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 01 1950
Poster of The Flame and the Arrow
The Flame and the Arrow
Frank McGrath was 47 in The Flame and the Arrow as 'Guard (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 07 1950
Poster of Wagon Master
Wagon Master
Frank McGrath was 47 in Wagon Master as 'Posse Member (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 22 1950
Poster of She Wore a Yellow Ribbon
She Wore a Yellow Ribbon
Frank McGrath was 46 in She Wore a Yellow Ribbon as 'Bugler / Indian (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 22 1949
Poster of Fort Apache
Fort Apache
Frank McGrath was 45 in Fort Apache as 'Cpl. Derice (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 14 1948
Poster of Half Past Midnight
Half Past Midnight
Frank McGrath was 45 in Half Past Midnight as 'Taxi Driver'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 01 1948
Poster of They Were Expendable
They Were Expendable
Frank McGrath was 42 in They Were Expendable as ''Slim' - Bearded CPO (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 07 1945
Poster of The Ox-Bow Incident
The Ox-Bow Incident
Frank McGrath was 40 in The Ox-Bow Incident as 'Posse Member (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 11 1943
Poster of The Black Swan
The Black Swan
Frank McGrath was 39 in The Black Swan as 'Pirate (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 04 1942
Poster of Sundown Jim
Sundown Jim
Frank McGrath was 39 in Sundown Jim as 'Outlaw'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 27 1942
Poster of Riders of the Purple Sage
Riders of the Purple Sage
Frank McGrath was 38 in Riders of the Purple Sage as 'Pete'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 09 1941
Poster of Western Union
Western Union
Frank McGrath was 38 in Western Union as 'Posse Rider'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 21 1941
Poster of High School
High School
Frank McGrath was 36 in High School as 'Student in Fight'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 26 1940
Poster of Robbers' Roost
Robbers' Roost
Frank McGrath was 29 in Robbers' Roost as 'Mexican'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 30 1932
Poster of The Rainbow Trail
The Rainbow Trail
Frank McGrath was 28 in The Rainbow Trail as 'Horseman'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 03 1932
Poster of The Big Trail
The Big Trail
Frank McGrath was 27 in The Big Trail as 'Pioneer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 01 1930

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 Tammy
Tammy
Frank McGrath was 62+ in Tammy
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 17 1965
Poster of The Virginian
The Virginian
Frank McGrath was 59+ in The Virginian as 'Neddie Henshaw'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 19 1962
Poster of Wagon Train
Wagon Train
Frank McGrath was 54+ in Wagon Train as 'Charlie Wooster'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1957
Poster of Cheyenne
Cheyenne
Frank McGrath was 52+ in Cheyenne as 'John Pike'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 1955