Charles K. French

Charles K. French

Deceased · Born: Jan 17, 1860 · Died: Aug 2, 1952

Personal Details

BornJan 17, 1860 Columbus, Ohio, USA
Spouse
  • Doris Herbert

    ( Mar 19, 1938 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Isabelle Gurton

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Helen French

    ( Dec 1, 2025 to Mar 12, 1917 )

Biography

Charles K. French, a renowned actor and director, was brought into this world on a crisp January morning, January 17, 1860, in the vibrant city of Columbus, Ohio, USA. His remarkable career in the entertainment industry would go on to span multiple decades, with notable roles in films such as The Abysmal Brute, released in 1923, Hands Up!, which premiered in 1926, and Gentle Julia, yet another 1923 release.

In addition to his professional pursuits, Charles K. French was also a devoted husband, having been married thrice to the lovely Doris Herbert, Isabelle Gurton, and Helen French. Unfortunately, his life came to a close on a summer's day, August 2, 1952, in the bustling city of Hollywood, California, USA.

Career

1943
Good Luck, Mr. Yates
Good Luck, Mr. Yates as Leading Citizen
The Shadow
The Shadow as Joseph Rand
1939
Slightly Honorable
Slightly Honorable as Pallbearer (Uncredited)
1937
The Prisoner of Zenda
The Prisoner of Zenda as Bishop (uncredited)
Where Trails Divide
Where Trails Divide as Reverend Evans
Marked Woman
Marked Woman as Graham's Trial Assistant (uncredited)
1936
Headin' for the Rio Grande
Headin' for the Rio Grande as Pop Hart (Laura's father)
Last of the Warrens
Last of the Warrens as Bruce Warren (as Chas. French)
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town as Unemployed Farmer (uncredited)
1935
Big Boy Rides Again
Big Boy Rides Again as John Duncan
Western Courage
Western Courage as Henry Hanley
Gun Play
Gun Play as John Holt
Tracy Rides
Tracy Rides as John Hampton
Murder by Television
Murder by Television as Donald M. Jordan
Vagabond Lady
Vagabond Lady as Spear Department Head (uncredited)
1934
The Red Rider
The Red Rider as Robert Maxwell
The Man from Hell
The Man from Hell as Blacksmith Sandy
1933
Via Pony Express
Via Pony Express as Father Estaban
War of the Range
War of the Range as Duke Bradley
Cross Fire
Cross Fire as Johnny Wheeler
Design for Living
Design for Living as Theatre Patron (uncredited)
Roman Scandals
Roman Scandals as Nobleman (uncredited)
1932
1930
The Medicine Man
The Medicine Man as Justice of the Peace (uncredited)
1928
A Lady of Chance
A Lady of Chance as Prison warden
1927
Man, Woman and Sin
Man, Woman and Sin as The City Editor
1926
Hands Up!
Hands Up! as Brigham Young
The Flaming Frontier
The Flaming Frontier as U.S. Senator Hargess
1925
The Red Kimona
The Red Kimona as Jury Foreman (uncredited)
Little Annie Rooney
Little Annie Rooney as Surgeon (uncredited)
The Abysmal Brute
The Abysmal Brute as Pat Glendon, Sr
The Extra Girl
The Extra Girl as Studio Manager