Victor French (I) (1934–1989) |
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Victor French was the son of a stuntman. His debut was a small role in Lassie (1954), uncredited. He had his first real acting experiences in western-films, where he usually played the "bad guy" due to his rather gruff look. This changed with Little House on the Prairie (1974), (as Isaiah Edwards). In 1977, he left Little House on the Prairie (...
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Born:in Santa Barbara, California, USADied:(age 54) in Los Angeles, California, USA |
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Actor (84 credits)
Actor (84 credits)
1984-1989
Highway to Heaven
(TV Series)
Mark Gordon
Mark Gordon
- Merry Christmas from Grandpa
(1989)
... Mark Gordon
- It's a Dog's Life
(1989)
... Mark Gordon
- The Inner Limits
(1989)
... Mark Gordon
- Summer Camp
(1989)
... Mark Gordon
- Choices
(1989)
... Mark Gordon
1974-1983
Little House on the Prairie
(TV Series)
Isaiah Edwards
Isaiah Edwards
- Hello and Goodbye
(1983)
... Isaiah Edwards
- May I Have This Dance?
(1983)
... Isaiah Edwards
- For the Love of Blanche
(1983)
... Isaiah Edwards
- The Last Summer
(1983)
... Isaiah Edwards (credit only)
- A Child with No Name
(1983)
... Isaiah Edwards
1980-1981
The Magical World of Disney
(TV Series)
Sergeant Major Cheater B. Sweet / Scant Luther
Sergeant Major Cheater B. Sweet / Scant Luther
- The Cherokee Trail
(1981)
... Scant Luther
- The Ghosts of Buxley Hall: Part 2
(1980)
... Sergeant Major Cheater B. Sweet
- The Ghosts of Buxley Hall: Part 1
(1980)
... Sergeant Major Cheater B. Sweet
1977-1979
Carter Country
(TV Series)
Chief Roy Mobey
Chief Roy Mobey
- The Abominable Showman
(1979)
... Chief Roy Mobey
- The Prisoner of Clinton Corners
(1979)
... Chief Roy Mobey
- Teddy's Folly
(1979)
... Chief Roy Mobey
- The Big Move: Part 3
(1979)
... Chief Roy Mobey
- The Big Move: Part 2
(1979)
... Chief Roy Mobey
1966-1975
Gunsmoke
(TV Series)
Eben Luken / Dibble Pugh / Sheriff Bo Harker / ...
Eben Luken / Dibble Pugh / Sheriff Bo Harker / ...
- The Sharecroppers
(1975)
... Dibble Pugh
- The Tarnished Badge
(1974)
... Sheriff Bo Harker
- Matt's Love Story
(1973)
... Les Dean
- This Golden Land
(1973)
... Rouse Ruxton
- The Drummer
(1972)
... Daniel Shay
1970-1974
Mannix
(TV Series)
Matt Brandon / Karl Hastings
Matt Brandon / Karl Hastings
- The Dark Hours
(1974)
... Matt Brandon
- Figures in a Landscape
(1970)
... Karl Hastings
1967-1973
The F.B.I.
(TV Series)
Vince Riles / Vincent Roger Tobias / Lloyd Smith
Vince Riles / Vincent Roger Tobias / Lloyd Smith
- Tower of Terror
(1973)
... Vince Riles
- Moment of Truth
(1969)
... Vincent Roger Tobias
- False Witness
(1967)
... Lloyd Smith
1973
The Streets of San Francisco
(TV Series)
Reggie 'Reg' Norris
Reggie 'Reg' Norris
- Deathwatch
(1973)
... Reggie 'Reg' Norris
1968-1971
Mission: Impossible
(TV Series)
Vic Hatcher / Leduc
Vic Hatcher / Leduc
- The Tram
(1971)
... Vic Hatcher
- Trial by Fury
(1968)
... Leduc
1962-1971
Bonanza
(TV Series)
Jesse Potter / Tom Callahan / Aaron Gore / ...
Jesse Potter / Tom Callahan / Aaron Gore / ...
- An Earthquake Called Callahan
(1971)
... Tom Callahan
- The Horse Traders
(1970)
... Jesse Potter
- Meena
(1969)
... Jesse Potter
- The Burning Sky
(1968)
... Aaron Gore
- Gallagher's Sons
(1962)
... Conn
1967-1970
Daniel Boone
(TV Series)
Ess / Blue Belly Sangster
Ess / Blue Belly Sangster
- How to Become a Goddess
(1970)
... Ess
- The Landlords
(1970)
... Ess
- Love and Equity
(1969)
... Ess
- The Ballad of Sidewinder and Cherokee
(1967)
... Blue Belly Sangster
1966-1967
Death Valley Days
(TV Series)
Charbonneau / Louis Baptiste
Charbonneau / Louis Baptiste
- The Girl Who Walked the West
(1967)
... Charbonneau
- Hugh Glass Meets the Bear
(1966)
... Louis Baptiste
1966
The Hero
(TV Series)
Fred Gilman
Fred Gilman
- My Favorite Father
(1966)
... Fred Gilman
- Who Needs a Friend in Need
(1966)
... Fred Gilman
- The Truth Never Hurts
(1966)
... Fred Gilman
- I Wouldn't Wish it on a Dog
(1966)
... Fred Gilman
- If You Loved Me, You'd Hate Me
(1966)
... Fred Gilman
1965-1966
Get Smart
(TV Series)
Agent 44 / Insurance Man
Agent 44 / Insurance Man
- Ship of Spies: Part 2
(1966)
... Agent 44
- Ship of Spies: Part 1
(1966)
... Agent 44
- Hubert's Unfinished Symphony
(1966)
... Agent 44
- Stakeout on Blue Mist Mountain
(1966)
... Agent 44
- Back to the Old Drawing Board
(1966)
... Agent 44
1965-1966
Lassie
(TV Series)
Surveyor / Joe
Surveyor / Joe
- The Untamed Land
(1966)
... Surveyor
- Charlie Banana
(1965)
... Joe
1965
My Favorite Martian
(TV Series)
Mugs Carson
Mugs Carson
- Lorelei Brown vs. Everybody
(1965)
... Mugs Carson
1964-1965
Rawhide
(TV Series)
Bartender / Corporal
Bartender / Corporal
- The Vasquez Woman
(1965)
... Bartender (uncredited)
- Incident at Hourglass
(1964)
... Corporal
1965
The Wild Wild West
(TV Series)
Arnold
Arnold
- The Night of a Thousand Eyes
(1965)
... Arnold (uncredited)
1962-1964
The Virginian
(TV Series)
Michael / Roy
Michael / Roy
- The Secret of Brynmar Hall
(1964)
... Michael
- The Accomplice
(1962)
... Roy
1955
TV Reader's Digest
(TV Series)
Bill's Henchman
Bill's Henchman
- Human Nature Through a Rear View Mirror
(1955)
... Bill's Henchman
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Director (11 credits)
Director (11 credits)
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Additional Crew (1 credit)
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Self (8 credits)
Self (8 credits)
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Archive footage (5 credits)
Archive footage (5 credits)
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Other Works:
In 1973, he co-starred in an unsold television pilot for ABC called "Operation Hang-Ten." The plot involved a young, athletic police officer (played by Christopher Stone) who worked undercover at venues where criminals victimize adventurous, athletic youths. French played Stone's supervisor. See more »Height:
6' 1" (1.85 m)Parents:
Ted French
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