Arthur French | |
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Born |
Arthur W. French, Jr. November 6, 1931 New York, New York, United States |
Years active | 1960s-present |
Arthur W. French, Jr. (born November 6, 1931) is an American actor and director best known for his work in the theatre.
French was born in New York City, on November 6, 1931, the son of Arthur and Ursilla French, who both immigrated to the U.S. from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
Throughout a career that spans over fifty years, French is best known for his work on the stage. He worked extensively with the Negro Ensemble Company (NEC) and has played a wide variety of roles. He was also a supporting character in the 1976 comedy film Car Wash.
His most recent film credits were in 2 Days in New York and Red Hook Summer, both released in August 2012.