Charles K. French (born Charles Ekrauss French or Charles E. Krauss;[1][2] January 17, 1860 – August 2, 1952[citation needed] ) 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
DiedAugust 2, 1952(1952-08-02) (aged 92)
NationalityAmerican
Occupation(s)Actor, screenwriter, director
Years active1909–1945
Spouse
Isabelle Gurton
(m. 1919⁠–⁠1928)

Biography

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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]

Selected filmography

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Actor

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

Director

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Writer

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

References

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  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. ^ a b 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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