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Arthur French
Arthur French
Arthur French was an American actor and director, best known for his work in the theater.
French was a founding member of the Negro Ensemble Company after first appearing with the American Negro Theater in New York.
French appeared in Broadway revivals of The Iceman Cometh (1973), Death of a Salesman (1975) and You Can’t Take It With You (1983). His films included Spike Lee’s Malcolm X (1992) and Crooklyn (1994).
Arthur French was an American actor and director, best known for his work in the theater.
French was a founding member of the Negro Ensemble Company after first appearing with the American Negro Theater in New York.
French appeared in Broadway revivals of The Iceman Cometh (1973), Death of a Salesman (1975) and You Can’t Take It With You (1983). His films included Spike Lee’s Malcolm X (1992) and Crooklyn (1994).
Among his many television appearances were three episodes of Law & Order - two of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, and one of Law & Order: Criminal Intent.
French died July 24, 2021in Manhattan. He was 89.
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