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Victor French

ヴィクター・フレンチ / ゔぃくたー・ふれんち

American actor (1934-1989)

December 4, 1934 – June 15, 1989 ・ Santa Barbara, California, United States

  • From California
  • Film actor
  • Actor
  • Screenwriter

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.

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.

1. Profile

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
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
Sagittarius / Dog
Origin
Santa Barbara, California, United States
Blood type
Private
Height
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Agency
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Occupation
Film actor / Actor / Screenwriter / Television actor / Film director

2. Background

Elementary school
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Junior high
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High school
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University
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3. Relationships

Spouse
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Children
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Parents
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Siblings
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4. Personality

Motto

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Tags

  • From California
  • Film actor
  • Actor
  • Screenwriter
Last updated
2026-06-02

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