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Frank Cady
★ Acting

Frank Cady

1915 – 2012 · Susanville, California, USA · Active 1945–2005

Frank Cady, born in 1915 in Susanville, California, made his mark in the film industry with roles in D.O.A. (1950) and When Worlds Collide (1951). Known for his portrayal of relatable small-town characters, Cady's performances bring a unique charm to the cult cinema landscape. His extensive career, which began in theater after graduating from Stanford University, reflects a dedication to the craft that resonates in the tension-filled narratives of these classic films.

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When Worlds Collide

When Worlds Collide

1951 ★ 6.3
as Harold Ferris

When a group of astronomers calculate a star is on a course to slam into Earth, a few days before, it's accompanying planet will first pass close enough to the Earth to cause havoc on land and sea. They set about building a rocket so a few selected individuals can escape to the planet.

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Filmography

98 credits
2000s 1 credit
2005
Movie
1990s 1 credit
1990
Movie ★ 3.5
1980s 1 credit
1983
AfterMASH as Gus Bell
TV ★ 5.5
1970s 8 credits
1978
Soup and Me as Mr. Sutter
Movie ★ 4.3
1977
TV ★ 7.5
1976
Monster Squad as The Farmer
TV ★ 5.8
1975
Movie ★ 5.7
1974
Zandy's Bride as Pa Allan
Movie ★ 6.3
1974
TV ★ 5.3
1973
The Boy and the Bronc Buster as Clothing Store Proprietor
Movie
1971
Movie ★ 5.9
1960s 17 credits
1968
Hawaii Five-O as Judge Bergstrom
TV ★ 7.2
1965
Green Acres as Sam Drucker
TV ★ 7.2
1965
Green Acres as Sam Drucker / Ben Drucker
TV ★ 7.2
1965
TV ★ 7.2
1964
7 Faces of Dr. Lao as Mayor James Sargent
Movie ★ 6.9
1963
TV ★ 10.0
1963
TV ★ 10.0
1963
TV ★ 6.0
1963
Petticoat Junction as Sam Drucker
TV ★ 5.8
1962
TV ★ 6.9
1962
The Virginian as Mr. Hardy
TV ★ 6.5
1961
TV ★ 6.8
1960
TV ★ 7.6
1960
TV ★ 6.6
1960
TV ★ 6.3
1960
TV ★ 6.5
1960
The Andy Griffith Show as Farley Upchurch
TV ★ 7.6
1950s 57 credits
1959
Movie ★ 3.9
1959
TV ★ 5.6
1959
TV ★ 6.6
1959
Rawhide as Storekeeper
TV ★ 7.2
1959
TV ★ 6.7
1959
The Untouchables as Larry Croft
TV ★ 7.9
1959
The Deputy as Harry Rickert
TV ★ 6.5
1958
The Missouri Traveler as Willie Poole
Movie ★ 6.7
1958
Movie ★ 3.3
1957
The Tin Star as Abe Pickett (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1957
Perry Mason as Joe Widlock / Hiram Widlock
TV ★ 7.7
1957
Sugarfoot as Jay Hollis
TV ★ 5.2
1957
Maverick as Hamelin
TV ★ 6.9
1957
Trackdown as Bob-Tail
TV ★ 6.9
1957
Wagon Train as Hiram
TV ★ 6.6
1957
The Real McCoys as Ed Oliver
TV ★ 5.9
1956
The Bad Seed as Henry Daigle
Movie ★ 7.1
1956
Movie ★ 6.0
1955
The Indian Fighter as Trader Joe
Movie ★ 6.4
1955
Trial as Canford (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.9
1955
TV ★ 6.1
1955
Gunsmoke as Webb
TV ★ 6.7
1955
TV ★ 5.5
1954
Rear Window as Man on Fire Escape
Movie ★ 8.3
1954
TV ★ 6.3
1953
Marry Me Again as Dr. Day
Movie ★ 8.0
1953
Half a Hero as Mr. Watts
Movie ★ 6.7
1953
TV ★ 6.8
1953
TV ★ 6.0
1953
TV ★ 6.0
1953
The Danny Thomas Show as Will Hoople - Town Drunk
TV ★ 6.2
1952
The Sellout as Bennie Amboy
Movie ★ 5.4
1952
The Atomic City as F.B.I. Agent George Weinberg
Movie ★ 5.7
1952
TV ★ 6.2
1952
TV ★ 6.2
1952
TV ★ 6.2
1951
Movie ★ 5.7
1951
Ace in the Hole as Mr. Federber
Movie ★ 7.8
1951
When Worlds Collide as Harold Ferris
Movie ★ 6.4
1951
Dear Brat as Parole Officer Creavy
Movie ★ 4.5
1951
Lightning Strikes Twice as Gas Station Man
Movie ★ 5.7
1950
Perfect Strangers as Geologist (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.0
1950
Movie ★ 6.9
1950
Young Man with a Horn as Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.4
1950
The Next Voice You Hear... as Bald Plant Worker in Locker Room (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.6
1950
Three Husbands as Elevator Operator (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.4
1950
Dial 1119 as Fred Backett (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.5
1950
The Asphalt Jungle as Night Clerk (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.5
1950
Mrs. O'Malley and Mr. Malone as Harry (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1950
The Great Rupert as Mr. Taney - Tax Investigator
Movie ★ 5.8
1950
Pretty Baby as Janitor (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.8
1950
Father of the Bride as Timid Engagement Party Guest (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1950
Convicted as Eddie (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.2
1950
Hunt the Man Down as Showbox Puppeteer (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.3
1950
Movie ★ 9.0
1950
TV ★ 6.9
1940s 13 credits
1949
It's a Great Feeling as Oculist (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.0
1949
D.O.A. as Eddie - Bartender (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.9
1949
Movie ★ 6.2
1949
Abandoned as Nolan - City Editor (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.2
1949
Special Agent as Motorist (uncredited)
Movie ★ 9.0
1949
He Walked by Night as Pete Hammond
Movie ★ 6.7
1949
Take One False Step as Reporter (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.4
1949
Movie ★ 7.1
1949
The Lady Takes a Sailor as Mr. Wentworth (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.7
1948
Movie ★ 8.3
1948
Bungalow 13 as Gus Barton
Movie ★ 3.0
1947
Sarge Goes to College as Prof. Edwards
Movie ★ 4.5
1945
TV ★ 6.5