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)

Poster of The History of Hooterville
The History of Hooterville
Frank Cady was
90 in The History of Hooterville
as 'Self'.
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'.
Fri, May 18 1990
Poster of Soup and Me
Soup and Me
Frank Cady was
62 in Soup and Me
as 'Mr. Sutter'.
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'.
Wed, Oct 08 1975
Poster of Zandy's Bride
Zandy's Bride
Frank Cady was
58 in Zandy's Bride
as 'Pa Allan'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Wed, Feb 05 1958
Poster of The Missouri Traveler
The Missouri Traveler
Frank Cady was
42 in The Missouri Traveler
as 'Willie Poole'.
Tue, Jan 21 1958
Poster of The Tin Star
The Tin Star
Frank Cady was
42 in The Tin Star
as 'Abe Pickett (uncredited)'.
Wed, Oct 23 1957
Poster of Three Violent People
Three Violent People
Frank Cady was
41 in Three Violent People
as 'Doctor'.
Sat, Dec 01 1956
Poster of The Bad Seed
The Bad Seed
Frank Cady was
41 in The Bad Seed
as 'Henry Daigle'.
Wed, Sep 12 1956
Poster of The Indian Fighter
The Indian Fighter
Frank Cady was
40 in The Indian Fighter
as 'Trader Joe'.
Wed, Dec 21 1955
Poster of Trial
Trial
Frank Cady was
40 in Trial
as 'Canford (uncredited)'.
Fri, Oct 07 1955
Poster of Rear Window
Rear Window
Frank Cady was
38 in Rear Window
as 'Man on Fire Escape'.
Sun, Aug 01 1954
Poster of Marry Me Again
Marry Me Again
Frank Cady was
38 in Marry Me Again
as 'Dr. Day'.
Tue, Sep 22 1953
Poster of Half a Hero
Half a Hero
Frank Cady was
37 in Half a Hero
as 'Mr. Watts'.
Mon, May 11 1953
Poster of The Sellout
The Sellout
Frank Cady was
36 in The Sellout
as 'Bennie Amboy'.
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'.
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'.
Wed, Oct 31 1951
Poster of When Worlds Collide
When Worlds Collide
Frank Cady was
36 in When Worlds Collide
as 'Harold Ferris'.
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'.
Fri, Jun 29 1951
Poster of Dear Brat
Dear Brat
Frank Cady was
35 in Dear Brat
as 'Parole Officer Creavy'.
Wed, May 30 1951
Poster of Lightning Strikes Twice
Lightning Strikes Twice
Frank Cady was
35 in Lightning Strikes Twice
as 'Gas Station Man'.
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)'.
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)'.
Fri, Dec 08 1950
Poster of Experiment Alcatraz
Experiment Alcatraz
Frank Cady was
35 in Experiment Alcatraz
as 'Max Henry'.
Tue, Nov 21 1950
Poster of Three Husbands
Three Husbands
Frank Cady was
35 in Three Husbands
as 'Elevator Operator (uncredited)'.
Fri, Nov 10 1950
Poster of Dial 1119
Dial 1119
Frank Cady was
35 in Dial 1119
as 'Fred Backett'.
Fri, Nov 03 1950
Poster of Pretty Baby
Pretty Baby
Frank Cady was
35 in Pretty Baby
as 'Janitor (uncredited)'.
Sat, Sep 16 1950
Poster of Convicted
Convicted
Frank Cady was
34 in Convicted
as 'Eddie (uncredited)'.
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)'.
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)'.
Thu, May 18 1950
Poster of The Asphalt Jungle
The Asphalt Jungle
Frank Cady was
34 in The Asphalt Jungle
as 'Night Clerk (uncredited)'.
Fri, May 12 1950
Poster of Perfect Strangers
Perfect Strangers
Frank Cady was
34 in Perfect Strangers
as 'Geologist'.
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)'.
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'.
Wed, Mar 01 1950
Poster of D.O.A.
D.O.A.
Frank Cady was
34 in D.O.A.
as 'Eddie - Bartender (uncredited)'.
Fri, Dec 23 1949
Poster of Abandoned
Abandoned
Frank Cady was
34 in Abandoned
as 'Nolan - City Editor (uncredited)'.
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)'.
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)'.
Mon, Aug 01 1949
Poster of Flamingo Road
Flamingo Road
Frank Cady was
33 in Flamingo Road
as ''.
Sat, Apr 30 1949
Poster of The Crooked Way
The Crooked Way
Frank Cady was
33 in The Crooked Way
as ''.
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'.
Sun, Feb 06 1949
Poster of Bungalow 13
Bungalow 13
Frank Cady was
33 in Bungalow 13
as 'Gus Barton'.
Fri, Nov 19 1948
Poster of The Checkered Coat
The Checkered Coat
Frank Cady was
32 in The Checkered Coat
as 'Skinner'.
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'.
Tue, May 13 1947

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 26 1983
Poster of Weekend Special
Weekend Special
Frank Cady was
62+ in Weekend Special
as ''.
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
as ''.
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'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1968
Poster of Green Acres
Green Acres
Frank Cady was
50+ in Green Acres
as 'Sam Drucker'.
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'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 1963
Poster of Glynis
Glynis
Frank Cady was
48+ in Glynis
as ''.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 1963
Poster of Petticoat Junction
Petticoat Junction
Frank Cady was
48+ in Petticoat Junction
as 'Sam Drucker'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1963
Poster of Grindl
Grindl
Frank Cady was
48+ in Grindl
as ''.
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'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 26 1962
Poster of The Virginian
The Virginian
Frank Cady was
47+ in The Virginian
as 'Mr. Hardy'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 19 1962
Poster of Hazel
Hazel
Frank Cady was
46+ in Hazel
as ''.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 28 1961
Poster of Klondike
Klondike
Frank Cady was
45+ in Klondike
as ''.
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'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 03 1960
Poster of Guestward, Ho!
Guestward, Ho!
Frank Cady was
45+ in Guestward, Ho!
as ''.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 29 1960
Poster of Pete and Gladys
Pete and Gladys
Frank Cady was
45+ in Pete and Gladys
as ''.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 1960
Poster of Hawaiian Eye
Hawaiian Eye
Frank Cady was
44+ in Hawaiian Eye
as ''.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 07 1959
Poster of Dennis the Menace
Dennis the Menace
Frank Cady was
44+ in Dennis the Menace
as ''.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 04 1959
Poster of The Alaskans
The Alaskans
Frank Cady was
44+ in The Alaskans
as ''.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 04 1959
Poster of The Deputy
The Deputy
Frank Cady was
44+ in The Deputy
as ''.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 12 1959
Poster of Rawhide
Rawhide
Frank Cady was
43+ in Rawhide
as 'Storekeeper'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 09 1959
Poster of Maverick
Maverick
Frank Cady was
42+ in Maverick
as 'Hamelin'.
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Sun, Sep 22 1957
Poster of Perry Mason
Perry Mason
Frank Cady was
42+ in Perry Mason
as 'Joe Widlock / Hiram Widlock'.
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Sat, Sep 21 1957
Poster of Sugarfoot
Sugarfoot
Frank Cady was
42+ in Sugarfoot
as 'Jay Hollis'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1957
Poster of Cheyenne
Cheyenne
Frank Cady was
40+ in Cheyenne
as ''.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 1955
Poster of Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
Frank Cady was
40+ in Gunsmoke
as 'Webb'.
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
as ''.
First Air Date
Tue, Aug 30 1955
Poster of December Bride
December Bride
Frank Cady was
39+ in December Bride
as ''.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 04 1954
Poster of You Are There
You Are There
Frank Cady was
37+ in You Are There
as ''.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of Private Secretary
Private Secretary
Frank Cady was
37+ in Private Secretary
as ''.
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'.
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 'Doc Williams, Dr. Williams, Doctor Williams'.
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'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1950
Poster of Front Row Center
Front Row Center
Frank Cady was
29+ in Front Row Center
as ''.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 25 1945