Bruce French dies at age of 79
Bruce French isn’t any extra.
A prolific character actor recognized for his in depth tv profession and stage performances, handed away on February 7 in Los Angeles on the age of 79.
His spouse, longtime Days of Our Lives actress Eileen Barnett, confirmed that he died as a result of issues from Alzheimer’s, which he had battled for about 4 years.
French, greatest acknowledged for his nine-season function as Father Lonigan on NBC’s Passions, constructed a outstanding profession spanning over 150 appearing credit.
His tv appearances included L.A. Regulation, Picket Fences, Ally McBeal, The Observe, Boston Public, Gray’s Anatomy, Prison Minds, Mad Males, Gilmore Ladies, Home, The West Wing, and Cheers.
He incessantly portrayed monks on display, even bringing a “clerical collar” to auditions, in accordance with Barnett.
He was additionally a well-known face within the Star Trek universe, with roles in Enterprise, Voyager, and The Subsequent Era, together with the 1998 movie Star Trek: Riot.
On the massive display, his credit included Thank You for Smoking, Jurassic Park III, Wildcats, and Fletch.
Past tv and movie, French was deeply enthusiastic about theater. He carried out at famend venues, together with the Mark Taper Discussion board, South Coast Repertory, and the Los Angeles Actors’ Theatre.
His portrayal of Fortunate in Ready for Godot was filmed for KCET’s Theatre in America collection in 1977.
Actor Barry Cutler paid tribute to French on Fb, remembering him as a pricey good friend.
“He cheered me on… He was one of the kindest, most gentle human beings I’ve ever encountered. An absolutely lovely and wonderful man,” Cutler wrote.
French is survived by his spouse, Eileen Barnett, and nieces Claire and Paula.
