Frank McGrath
Biography
Benjamin Franklin McGrath was an American television and film actor and stunt performer born on February 2, 1903, in Mound City, Missouri. He passed away on May 13, 1967. McGrath is known for playing the comical, optimistic cook with the white beard, Charlie B. Wooster, on the western television series Wagon Train. He appeared in all 272 episodes across the eight seasons of the series, which aired for five seasons on NBC and three seasons on ABC, ending its run two years before his death. His character provided meals and companionship for fictional trail masters Seth Adams, played by Ward Bond, and Christopher Chris Hale, played by John McIntire. McGrath was also known for his work in Tales of Wells Fargo, Cheyenne, and The Ox-Bow Incident.
Career overview
Benjamin Franklin McGrath was an American television and film actor and stunt performer born on February 2, 1903, in Mound City, Missouri. He passed away on May 13, 1967. McGrath is known for his work in the entertainment industry, accumulating 45 known acting credits. Among his filmography, he became associated with projects such as Tales of Wells Fargo, Cheyenne, and The Ox-Bow Incident.
McGrath is widely recognized for his television role as the comical, optimistic cook with the white beard, Charlie B. Wooster, on the western series Wagon Train. He played this character for five seasons on the NBC network and subsequently for three seasons on the ABC network. McGrath appeared in all 272 episodes throughout the eight-season run of the series, which concluded two years prior to his death. Through this role, his character provided meals and companionship for the series' two fictional trail masters, Seth Adams, played by Ward Bond, and Christopher Chris Hale, played by John McIntire.
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59 titles- The Shakiest Gun in the West (1968) as Mr. Remington
- The War Wagon (1967) as Bartender
- The War Wagon (1967) Stunts
- The Last Challenge (1967) as Ballard Weeks
- The Last Challenge (1967) Stunts
- The Reluctant Astronaut (1967) as Plank
- Gunfight in Abilene (1967) as Ned Martin
- Tammy and the Millionaire (1967) as Uncle Lucius
- Tammy (1965) as Lucius Tarleton
- The Sword of Ali Baba (1965) as Pindar
- The Virginian (1962) as Neddie Henshaw
- The Colter Craven Story (1960)
- Wagon Train (1957) as Charlie Wooster
- The Tin Star (1957) as Jim Clark (uncredited)
- The Tin Star (1957) Stunts
- The Wings of Eagles (1957) Stunts
- Hell Bound (1957) as Detective (uncredited)
- The Searchers (1956) as Texas Ranger (uncredited)
- The Searchers (1956) Stunts
- Santiago (1956) Stunts
- The First Texan (1956) as Mexican Horseman (uncredited)
- Cheyenne (1955) as John Pike
- Hondo (1953) as Lowes Partner (uncredited)
- The Naked Spur (1953) Stunts
- The Naked Spur (1953) Stunt Double
- Ride, Vaquero! (1953) as Pete
- Westward the Women (1951) as Outrider (uncredited)
- The Red Badge of Courage (1951) as Captain (uncredited)
- Slaughter Trail (1951) as Jamora (uncredited)
- Broken Arrow (1950) as Barfly (uncredited)
- Broken Arrow (1950) Stunts
- Rio Grande (1950) Stunts
- The Flame and the Arrow (1950) as Guard (uncredited)
- The Flame and the Arrow (1950) Stunts
- Wagon Master (1950) as Posse Member (uncredited)
- Wagon Master (1950) Stunts
- Devil's Doorway (1950) as Posse Member (uncredited)
- Devil's Doorway (1950) Stunts
- The Milkman (1950) as Man (uncredited)
- She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949) as Bugler / Indian (uncredited)
- She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949) Stunts
- 3 Godfathers (1948) Stunt Double
- Fort Apache (1948) as Cpl. Derice (uncredited)
- Fort Apache (1948) Stunts
- Half Past Midnight (1948) as Taxi Driver
- They Were Expendable (1945) as 'Slim' - Bearded CPO (uncredited)
- The Ox-Bow Incident (1943) as Posse Member (uncredited)
- The Ox-Bow Incident (1943) Stunts
- The Black Swan (1942) as Pirate (uncredited)
- The Black Swan (1942) Stunts
- Sundown Jim (1942) as Outlaw
- Western Union (1941) as Posse Rider
- Western Union (1941) Stunts
- Riders of the Purple Sage (1941) as Pete
- High School (1940) as Student in Fight
- Robbers' Roost (1932) as Mexican
- The Rainbow Trail (1932) as Horseman
- The Big Trail (1930) as Pioneer (uncredited)
- Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ (1925) Stunts
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Frank McGrath best known for?
Frank McGrath is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Shakiest Gun in the West (1968), The War Wagon (1967), The War Wagon (1967), The Last Challenge (1967).
When and where was Frank McGrath born?
Frank McGrath was born on February 2, 1903 in Mound City, Missouri, USA. They passed away on May 13, 1967.
How many credits does Frank McGrath have?
Frank McGrath has accumulated over 59 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1925 to 1968.
What is Frank McGrath's background in cinema and television?
Benjamin Franklin McGrath was an American television and film actor and stunt performer born on February 2, 1903, in Mound City, Missouri. He passed away on May 13, 1967. McGrath is known for playing the comical, optimistic cook with the white beard, Charlie B. Wooster, on the western television series Wagon Train. He ...