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Bonar Bain
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Bonar Stewart Bain
February 4, 1923 |
| Died | February 18, 2005 (aged 82) Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Spouse(s) | Vella Bain (?-2005; his death) |
| Relatives | Conrad Bain (brother, dead) |
Bonar Stewart Bain (born February 4, 1923 – February 18, 2005) was a Canadian actor. He was the identical twin brother of actor Conrad Bain. Conrad Bain was well-known for playing Phillip Drummond in the TV show Diff'rent Strokes. Bonar and Conrad even acted together sometimes!
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About Bonar Bain
Bonar Bain was born in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. His parents were Jean Agnes Young and Stafford Harrison Bain. He was married to Vella Bain. They were together until his passing in 2005. Bonar Bain died in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, when he was 82 years old.
Acting with His Twin Brother
Bonar Bain often worked with his twin brother, Conrad. They looked exactly alike! This made them perfect for roles as brothers.
SCTV Appearance
In an episode of SCTV, Bonar played a funny character named Hank Bain. Hank was shown as an "evil" twin to Conrad's character. It was a fun way to use their twin connection.
Maude Role
Bonar also appeared on the TV show Maude. He played Arnold Harmon. Arnold was the twin brother of Arthur, who was played by Conrad Bain. This was another time they got to act as brothers on screen.
Bonar Bain's Movies and TV Shows
Bonar Bain acted in several movies and television shows. Here are some of his roles:
- Draw! (1984) as a Poker Player. This was a TV movie.
- Running Brave (1983) as a University Professor.
- SCTV Network (1981) as Hank Bain (Zontar). This was a TV series.
- Powder Heads (1980) as a Dispatcher.
- Maude (1977) as Arnold Harmon in the episode "Vivian's Surprise".
