Film, TV, Broadway veteran Arthur French passes at 89

Arthur French COURTESY PHOTO

Linda Armstrong | 8/19/2021, midnight - New York Amsterdam News

I believe that some people are placed on this earth to bless our lives. Bless our lives through their caring, gracious, humble presence. Bless our lives through their quiet, honest, friendly ways. These people are smart, talented, versatile in their abilities and make you feel important, recognized and loved. Just to see them on the street and have a quick discussion, to see their smiling face—it simply brightens your day. This is what I found in knowing actor/director, Arthur French, and I was so saddened to hear of his passing on July 24, 2021, following a stroke at the age of 89.

I personally knew Mr. French and had the pleasure of interviewing him on occasion. He would talk about his passion, which was the arts, and his family, whom he was very proud of. I will always remember him as a very humble man, a great talent and incredibly versatile whether he was in plays, films or television. So many times I would be watching “Law & Order, SVU” and shout out to my family, “Look, there’s Arthur!”