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My Take
French was one of television's great warm-hearted character actors, the kind of presence that made a whole show feel more human. His Mr. Edwards on Little House was rowdy, tender and deeply lovable, and his partnership with Michael Landon carried right through into Highway to Heaven. What people forget is how much directing he did behind the camera on those same shows. His death in 1989 felt like losing a familiar friend. He never headlined a blockbuster, but he gave more honest, lived-in performances than most leading men ever managed.
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Overview
Victor French (1934-1989) was an American actor and director born in Santa Barbara, California. A prolific character actor, he is best remembered for his television work alongside Michael Landon, playing Isaiah Edwards on Little House on the Prairie and Mark Gordon on Highway to Heaven. He also directed numerous episodes of those series and appeared in many feature films and Westerns.
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- Name (English)
- Victor French
- Name (Japanese)
- ヴィクター・フレンチ
- Reading
- ゔぃくたー・ふれんち
- Born
- December 4, 1934 – June 15, 1989
- Origin
- Santa Barbara, California, United States
- Occupation
- Film actor / Actor / Screenwriter / Television actor / Film director
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Dog
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Frequently asked questions
When was Victor French born?
Born December 4, 1934.
When did Victor French die?
Died June 15, 1989, aged 54.
Where was Victor French from?
Victor French was from Santa Barbara, California, United States.
What did Victor French do?
Victor French worked as Film actor, Actor, Screenwriter, Television actor, Film director.
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