Charles K. French

Charles K. French (born Charles Ekrauss French or Charles E. Krauss;[1][2] January 17, 1860 – August 2, 1952) was an American film actor, screenwriter and director who appeared in more than 240 films between 1909 and 1945.

Charles K. French
French in 1904
Born
Charles Ekrauss French

(1860-01-17)January 17, 1860
Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
DiedAugust 2, 1952(1952-08-02) (aged 92)
Hollywood, California, U.S.
Resting placeForest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale
NationalityAmerican
Occupation(s)Actor, screenwriter, director
Years active1909–1945
Spouse(s)Helen French (m.?–1917; her death)
Isabelle Gurton
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(m. 1919⁠–⁠1928)​

Doris Herbert
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(m. 1938⁠–⁠1948)​

Biography

French was born in Columbus, Ohio, and graduated from Columbus High School. He married Isabelle Gurton.[2]

Who's Who in the Film World, 1914

French's film debut came in Davey Crockett (1906).[3] and The Shephard-Robin

Selected filmography

Actor
French with Ethel Clayton in a still from the drama Beyond, 1921

Director

Writer
  • Romance of a Fishermaid (1909)
  • Davy Crockett – In Hearts United (1909)

References
  1. Room, Adrian (2012). Dictionary of Pseudonyms: 13,000 Assumed Names and Their Origins, 5th ed. McFarland. p. 186. ISBN 9780786457632. Retrieved April 19, 2018.
  2. Katchmer, George A. (2009). A Biographical Dictionary of Silent Film Western Actors and Actresses. McFarland. pp. 125–126. ISBN 9781476609058. Retrieved April 19, 2018.
  3. "Charles K. French Has Anniversary". The Windsor Star. Canada, Ontario, Windsor. July 21, 1926. p. 23. Retrieved January 24, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
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