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Arthur Wellesley French Jr. (November 6, 1931 – July 24, 2021) was an American actor and director, best known for his work in the theatre.

Life and career

French was born in Harlem, 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 later film credits were in 2 Days in New York and Red Hook Summer, both released in August 2012. He died on July 24, 2021, at the age of 89 in Manhattan, New York.

Selected credits

Theatre

Acting

Directing

Film

Acting

Television

Acting

References

1. ^ Roberts, Sam (August 5, 2021). "Arthur French, Negro Ensemble Company Pioneer, Dies at 89". The New York Times. Retrieved August 5, 2021.
2. "United States Census, 1940, index and images, Arthur Franch in household of Arthur Franch, Assembly District 22, Manhattan, New York City, New York, New York, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 31-1938, sheet 13A, family 323, NARA digital publication T627, roll 2671". United States: FamilySearch. April 15, 1940. Retrieved August 30, 2012.
3. "U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 2 [database on-line]". Provo, Utah: The Generations Network. 2010. Retrieved August 30, 2011.
4. "Ceremonies in Dark Old Men". New York, New York: Lortel Archives: The Internet Off-Broadway Database. Archived from the original on August 12, 2014. Retrieved November 25, 2009.
5. "Black Girl". New York, New York: Lortel Archives: The Internet Off-Broadway Database. Archived from the original on October 12, 2007. Retrieved December 4, 2009.
6. "Nevis Mountain Dew". New York, New York: Lortel Archives: The Internet Off-Broadway Database. Archived from the original on September 13, 2007. Retrieved November 25, 2009.
7. "You Can't Take It With You". New York, New York: Internet Broadway Database. Retrieved December 4, 2009.
8. "Mule Bone". New York, New York: Internet Broadway Database. Retrieved December 4, 2009.
9. "Henry VI". New York, New York: Lortel Archives:The Internet off-Broadway Database. Archived from the original on October 7, 2012. Retrieved December 5, 2009.
10. "The Master Builder". New York, New York: Lortel Archives:The Internet off-Broadway Database. Archived from the original on September 11, 2007. Retrieved December 5, 2009.
11. "Two Trains Running". United States: Lortel Archives:The Internet off-Broadway Database. Archived from the original on October 19, 2007. Retrieved December 4, 2009.
12. "Dividing the Estate". United States: Lortel Archives:The Internet off-Broadway Database. Archived from the original on September 8, 2007. Retrieved December 5, 2009.
13. Carter, Steve (1986). Plays by Steve Carter (First ed.). New York, New York: Broadway Play Publishing, Inc. pp. 81–104. ISBN 0-88145-043-X.

External links

• Arthur French at the Internet Broadway Database
• Arthur French at IMDb
• Arthur French at the Internet Off-Broadway Database
• Arthur French at the Internet Theatre Database

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