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Victor French

Victor French - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornDecember 04, 1934
DiedJune 15, 1989 (age 54)
BirthplaceSanta Barbara, California, USA
Zodiac SignSagittarius - (see also Victor French's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacDog
GenerationSilent Generation
Known ForPortraying Isaiah Edwards on 'Little House on the Prairie' and Mark Gordon on 'Highway to Heaven.'

Intro

Victor French was an American actor and director best known for his roles in television series such as 'Little House on the Prairie' and 'Highway to Heaven.' He often collaborated with Michael Landon, appearing in several of Landon's projects throughout his career.

Early Life & Background

Victor French was the son of actor and stuntman Ted French. He grew up in Santa Barbara, California, and became interested in acting at a young age, eventually studying theater at Los Angeles City College.[1][2]

Career Highlights

  • Played Mr. Edwards (Isaiah Edwards) on 'Little House on the Prairie' (1974–1977, 1981–1984)
  • Starred as Mark Gordon in 'Highway to Heaven' (1984–1989)
  • Appeared in numerous guest roles on TV series such as 'Gunsmoke,' 'Bonanza,' and 'Mission: Impossible'
  • Directed episodes of 'Little House on the Prairie' and 'Highway to Heaven'

Trivia

  • Victor French was a close friend and frequent collaborator of Michael Landon.
  • He was also an accomplished television director, often directing episodes of the shows he starred in.
  • French passed away from lung cancer on June 15, 1989, at the age of 54.

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When was Victor French born?

Victor French was born the 4 December 1934.

Where is Victor French from?

Santa Barbara, California, USA.

On His Birth-Day

About December 4th, 1934, in brief:

  • Day of the week: December 4th, 1934 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • Popular movie: The Thin Man directed by W.S. Van Dyke

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victor_French
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0293923/