Arthur French (actor)
Introduction '''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==== Year Production Role Theatre(s) Notes1962''Raisin' Hell in the Son''Provincetown Playhouse1969''Ceremonies in Dark Old Men''William JenkinsSt. Mark's Playhouse1971''Black Girl''EarlTheatre de Lys1971''Ain't Supposed to Die a Natural Death''Ethel Barrymore Theatre1978''Nevis Mountain Dew''Ayton MorrisSt. Mark's Playhouse1981''The Amen Corner''Brother BoxerCrossroads Theater Company1983''You Can't Take It With You'' DonaldPlymouth TheatreRoyale Theatre1991''Mule Bone''Rev. SingletaryMayor Joe Clark (understudy)Ethel Barrymore Theatre1995''Henry VI''Earl of SalisburyTheater at St. Clements Church2001''Fire Drill''CarlUrban StagesPart of "Free Market," a collection of eight short plays. ''Kickin Summit''SkiUrban StagesPart of "Free Market," a collection of eight short plays. ''Give Us This Day''DadUrban StagesPart of "Free Market," a collection of eight short plays. ''The Border Crossers Lounge''Mother PerezUrban StagesPart of "Free Market," a collection of eight short plays.2005''The Master Builder''Doctor HerdalPearl Theatre2006''Two Trains Running''HollowayPeter Norton SpaceLucille Lortel Award, Outstanding Featured Actor  2007''Dividing the Estate''Doug59E59 Theater A2009''Medea''The Riverside Theatre''The Book of Lambert''La MaMa etc. ''Dividing the Estate''DougHartford Stage====Directing==== Year Production Theatre(s) Notes1967''One Last Look''Old Reliable Theatre TavernOne of the first produced plays written by steve carter  ===Film=======Acting==== Year Title Role1976''Car Wash''Charlie1986'''Round Midnight''Booker1992''Malcolm X''Pullman Porter1994''Crooklyn''West Indian Store Manager2012''Where is Joel Baum? ''Detective Robertson2013''2 Days in New York''Lee Robinson''Movie 43''Old Man===Television=======Acting==== Year Title Role Notes1986–1987''Another World''Al Edwards2 episodes2018''New Amsterdam''BrentSeason 1, Episode 15
References
External links *** * Arthur French at the Internet Theatre Database