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The Legacy of a Texas Actor: Samuel French's Journey
Waco, Texas, USAThursday, May 15, 2025
French's acting career spanned several notable projects. He made his debut in the 2015 miniseries "Texas Rising, " alongside a stellar cast including Bill Paxton, Ray Liotta, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, and Brendan Fraser. His roles continued to diversify, with appearances in "Fear the Walking Dead" and the thriller "Joe Haladin: The Case of the Missing Sister. " One of his most significant roles was in "Killers of the Flower Moon, " where he shared the screen with Hollywood heavyweights Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro. The film received critical acclaim and was nominated for ten Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director for Martin Scorsese.
French's personal life was equally rich. He was a devoted father to his 12-year-old daughter, Madison, and spoke of her with immense pride and love. Sinacore also mentioned the profound impact French's friendship had on his life. French is also survived by his daughter's mother, Melinda Acosta, his parents, Thomas and Evelyn, and his brothers, Andy and Danny.
The funeral service for Samuel French will take place on Friday, May 16, at First Baptist Church in Valley Mills, Texas. The community and fans of French's work will surely miss his contributions to the film industry. His legacy as an actor and a person will live on through his performances and the memories he left behind.
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