Years active 1960s-present Name Arthur French | Role Actor Children Arthur W. French III | |
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Full Name Arthur W. French, Jr. Born November 6, 1931 (age 93) ( 1931-11-06 ) New York, New York, United States Parents Arthur French, Sr., Ursilla French Awards Obie Award for Sustained Excellence of Performance, Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Featured Actor Movies and TV shows Similar People Cicely Tyson, Vanessa Williams, Spike Lee, Julie Delpy, Barry Alexander Brown | ||
Arthur W. French, Jr. (born November 6, 1931) is an American actor and director best known for his work in the theatre.
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Life and career
French was born in New York City, on November 6, 1931, the son of Arthur and Ursilla French, who both emigrated 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.
Filmography
Actor
2021
Betty (TV Series) as
Mr. Felix
- The Let Out (2021) - Mr. Felix
- Sweet Tooth (2021) - Mr. Felix
2020
The Truth (Podcast Series) as
Jesse
- Into the Hum (2020) - Jesse
2019
Others (Short) as
John
2019
New Amsterdam (TV Series) as
Walter Brandt
- Croaklahoma (2019) - Walter Brandt
2019
Sole Variations (Short) as
Arthur
2018
Paris Blues in Harlem (Short) as
Jimmy
2017
The Sinner (TV Series) as
Caleb Walker
- Part VIII (2017) - Caleb Walker (uncredited)
- Part III (2017) - Caleb Walker
2017
The Book of Henry as
Gus
2017
A Quaker Sound (Short) as
James
2017
Homeland (TV Series) as
Homeless Man
- alt.truth (2017) - Homeless Man
2016
No Pay, Nudity as
Ancient Actor 2
2015
3rd Street Blackout as
Hayward 'The Chillmaster' Roberts
2014
The Trip to Bountiful (TV Movie) as
Roy
2014
God's Pocket as
Lucien 'Old Lucy' Edwards
2013
Gods Behaving Badly as
End of Days Street Preacher
2013
Gangstar Vegas (Video Game) as
Reverend Goodman (voice)
2013
Matches (Short)
2013
Movie 43 as
Old Man (segment "Veronica")
2012
Where Is Joel Baum? as
Detective Robertson
2012
NYC 22 (TV Series) as
Angry 'Old School' Resident
- Ransom (2012) - Angry 'Old School' Resident
2012
The History of Future Folk as
Mini-Storage Employee
2012
Delocated (TV Series) as
Charlie
- Friend (2012) - Charlie
2012
A Gifted Man (TV Series) as
Elderly Man
- In Case of Heart Failure (2012) - Elderly Man
2012
Two Days in New York as
Lee Robinson
2012
Red Hook Summer as
Mr. Curtis
2011
Family Matters (Short) as
Uncle Pete
2011
Pan Am (TV Series) as
Shoot Man
- One Coin in a Fountain (2011) - Shoot Man
2011
The Tombs (Short) as
Pops
2011
Nurse Jackie (TV Series) as
Elliot Graham
- Enough Rope (2011) - Elliot Graham
2011
The Onion News Network (TV Series) as
Duane Willis
- Cyber Attack (2011) - Duane Willis
2011
Utopians as
Morris
2010
Zenith as
Mateo
2010
Forged as
Old Man
2010
Rescue Me (TV Series) as
Black Man
- Comeback (2010) - Black Man
2010
Please Give as
Man Waiting for a Table
2008
A Jersey Christmas as
Elderly Man
2007
The Knights of Prosperity (TV Series) as
Jonesy
- Pilot (2007) - Jonesy
2006
The Saint of Avenue B (Short) as
Acacius
2005
Blood of a Champion (Video) as
Old Man at Gym
2005
Bellclair Times as
Cabel
2004
Kinsey as
Sharecropper
2004
Law & Order: Criminal Intent (TV Series) as
Mr. Hawks
- D.A.W. (2004) - Mr. Hawks
2004
Blinding Goldfish (Short) as
Sarge
1994
Law & Order (TV Series) as
Josiah Winthrop / Vernon Johnson / Dr. Myron Jansen
- Shrunk (2003) - Josiah Winthrop
- Entrapment (1997) - Vernon Johnson
- Sanctuary (1994) - Dr. Myron Jansen
2003
Beautiful Kid (Video) as
George
2002
Third Watch (TV Series) as
Johnette
- Judgment Day: Part 1 (2002) - Johnette
2001
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (TV Series) as
Mr. Jackson / Starnes
- Vulnerable (2002) - Mr. Jackson
- Inheritance (2001) - Starnes
2001
Acts of Worship as
T
2000
Deadline (TV Series) as
Old Man
- Pilot (2000) - Old Man
2000
H&G (Short) as
The Narrator
1999
Music of the Heart as
Ernie
1999
The Out-of-Towners as
Cab Driver
1997
White Lies as
Bum #1
1996
The Associate as
Plaza Men's Room Attendant
1995
Ethel and Harvey (Short) as
Harvey
1995
The Keeper as
Jimmy Johnson
1995
Due South (TV Series) as
Irving
- An Eye for an Eye (1995) - Irving
1994
Drop Squad as
Vernon Dobbs
1994
Crooklyn as
West Indian Store Manager
1993
The Pickle as
Car Man
1992
Malcolm X as
Pullman Porter
1991
The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd (TV Series) as
Muff
- Here's a Neat Way to Tie Up the Loose Ends (1991) - Muff
1990
Gryphon (TV Movie) as
Superintendant
1990
Loose Cannons as
Bus Driver
1989
The Luckiest Man in the World as
Cleveland
1986
Another World (TV Series) as
Al Edwards
- Episode #1.5762 (1987) - Al Edwards
- Episode dated 6 October 1986 (1986) - Al Edwards
- Episode dated 12 September 1986 (1986) - Al Edwards
- Episode dated 11 September 1986 (1986) - Al Edwards
1986
'Round Midnight as
Booker
1986
We're Puttin' on the Ritz (TV Movie) as
Night Watchman
1986
Dress Gray (TV Mini Series) as
AIA Agent
- Episode #1.2 (1986) - AIA Agent
- Episode #1.1 (1986) - AIA Agent
1984
Great Performances (TV Series) as
Donald
- You Can't Take It with You (1984) - Donald
1984
Sentimental Journey (TV Movie) as
Doorman
1982
Hanky Panky as
Dispatcher on R.R. Platform
1981
The Gentleman Bandit (TV Movie) as
Doerfler
1981
See China and Die (TV Movie) as
Rib Man
1980
Night of the Juggler as
Subway Cop
1979
Hollow Image (TV Movie) as
Man at Meeting
1979
You Can't Go Home Again (TV Movie)
1978
The Wiz as
The Wiz Singers Children's Choir (voice, uncredited)
1978
Fingers as
Black Prisoner
1977
A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich as
Security Guard
1977
NBC Special Treat (TV Series) as
Mr. Bennett
- A Piece of Cake (1977) - Mr. Bennett
1977
Citizens Band as
Tony
1977
Ryan's Hope (TV Series) as
Records Clerk
- Episode #1.462 (1977) - Records Clerk
- Episode #1.459 (1977) - Records Clerk
- Episode #1.458 (1977) - Records Clerk
- Episode #1.452 (1977) - Records Clerk
1977
Kojak (TV Series) as
Eddie
- The Condemned (1977) - Eddie
1976
Car Wash as
Charlie
1975
Three Days of the Condor as
Messenger
1974
The Super Cops as
Victor
1973
Blade as
Sanchez
1973
The Stone Killer as
New York Detective
1972
If You Give a Dance, You Gotta Pay the Band (TV Movie) as
Customer
1971
Day of Absence (TV Movie) as
Luke
1971
The Bill Cosby Show (TV Series) as
Cartons
- The Barber Shop (1971) - Cartons
1970
Dirtymouth as
Philadelphia Cop
1969
Out of It as
Policeman
Producer
2020
King Arthur and the Count (Documentary) (executive producer)
2005
Bellclair Times (executive producer)
2002
Move (Short) (executive producer)
Self
2020
King Arthur and the Count (Documentary) as
Self
2011
Bollywood to Hollywood (TV Series) as
Self - Panelist
- How to Become an Artistic Actor? (2012) - Self - Panelist
- Arthur French Interviews the Host (2012) - Self - Panelist
- Arthur French of Car Wash (2011) - Self - Panelist
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