Samuel French

This article is about the Fear actor. For other pages with the same name, see: Samuel

Samuel French was an American actor who portrayed Ben in AMC's Fear the Walking Dead.

Biography

French was born on January 26, 1980 in Waco, Texas. His family moved to Clifton where he graduated high school in 1998. During his childhood he participated in the theater department until he was 15 when he turned to a focus on sports. After high school he played semi-pro and professional indoor football for 11 years.

During college, French found a passion for theater arts which led to his decision to become an actor, writer, and producer. French got his first role in 2015 as Gavin McDonough in Texas Rising. He went on to appear in projects including The Mark of a Killer and Killers of the Flower Moon.

French died at the age of 45 on May 9, 2025 after a years-long battle with cancer.

Other Works

Texas Rising
Pegasus: Pony with a Broken Wing
The Mark of a Killer
Killers of the Flower Moon

External Links

Samuel French at the Internet Movie Database
Follow Samuel French on Instagram

References

↑ https://people.com/samuel-french-killers-of-the-flower-moon-actor-dead-at-45-11733673

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