Frank McGrath

For eight seasons, Frank McGrath became a familiar face to television audiences as Charlie Wooster, the beloved cook on the iconic Western series Wagon Train, appearing in 245 episodes from 1957 to 1965. His extensive television career began earlier in the 1950s, with multiple appearances in shows like Death Valley Days. Beyond his signature role, McGrath also took on various character parts in other popular TV series, including guest spots on Rawhide, The Rifleman, and The Virginian as Charlie Wooster in crossover episodes. He consistently worked in television throughout the 1950s and 1960s, solidifying his presence in the era's Westerns and dramas.