Victor French Net Worth 2023; Income, Wife, Children & Biography

Who is Victor French?

Victor French was an American director and actor. He is best known for roles on the television programs Little ”House on the Prairie”, “Highway to Heaven”, and “Carter Country”. His father was a Hollywood actor and stuntman. His grandfather was also an actor. In 2023, Victor French’s net worth is around $20 Million.

Real Name:	Victor French
Date of birth:	December 4, 1934
Age:	54 years old
Height:	6 feet 0 inch
Birthplace:	Los Angeles, California, United States
Nationality:	American
Wife:	Judith Schenz (m. 1959; div. 1975) Julie Cobb (m. 1976; div. 1978)
Dating/Girlfriend:	N/A
Profession:	Stunt Performer, Television Director
Victor French Net Worth 2023:	$20 Million
Died:	June 15, 1989

Early Life

On December 4, 1934, Victor French was born, in Los Angeles, California, United States. He was born to his Armenian mother, Nellie Louise Cowles, and Ted French (father), who was an actor and stuntman who appeared in Westerns in the 1940s.

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After some time later Victor French appeared with his father Ted French in one episode of Gunsmoke, “Prime of Life”, and another episode, “The Wishbone”, where he was credited as “Victor France”, both in 1966.

Personal Life

Victor French was married twice. First, he married Judith Schenz on  January 9, 1959. They shared the children named twin daughters, Tracy and Kelly; Victor A. Jr. They were separated by divorce on July 3, 1975.

After the divorce, he married Julie Cobb on March 14, 1976.  Victor’s French wife Julie Cobb is an American actress.

Julie Cobb’s film career has included roles in:

• Dr Jekyll and Ms Hyde;
• Defending Your Life;
• Lisa;
• The Runnin’ Kind;
• Just You and Me, Kid;
• The Second Coming of Suzanne

Her parents were actress Helen Beverley and actor Lee J. Cobb. The couple separated by divorce on May 23, 1978.

Age, Height, and Weight

In 2022, Victor French is 71 years old. Victor French’s height is 6 feet 0 inches. His weight is 89 kg.

Professional Life

Victor French appeared first time with his father Ted French in one episode of Gunsmoke, “Prime of Life”. In 1953 he appeared in the war film “The Quick and The Dead”. It was produced by the theatre arts department of Los Angeles Valley College in Van Nuys, which Victor French attended.

Victor’s French father Ted French died in 1978. He appeared as one of the “Spencer brothers” in the movie that was a forerunner of the television series The Waltons titled Spencer’s Mountain starring Henry Fonda and Maureen O’Hara in 1963. The movie and the series were based on the same novel by Earl Hamner Jr.

His father started his television career as a stuntman in mostly Western and anthology shows. He appeared as a guest in 39 television series. He got another role as an office clerk in the film “The Magnificent Seven”.

He said about parents

“I had parents with terrific values too. The thing they taught us was respect for other people and their property.”

In 1961, Victor French’s first real Western role was the episode “The Noose” of the syndicated series “Two Faces West”. French was cast as Larrimore in the episode “Fargo” on the ABC/Warner Bros. Western series The Dakotas.

French appeared 23 times in “Gunsmoke”. He appeared as a guest in another episode “Matt’s Love Story” on October 25, 1971. He also appeared in the American historical drama “The Waltons”.

In 1974, he has cast the most well-known role as Mr. Edwards in “Little House on the Prairie”. He made a guest appearance on “Kung Fu” as a corrupt, bigoted sheriff in 1973. French also guest-starred in episode 24 (“Trial by Fury”) of season two of “Mission: Impossible”.

Victor French appeared in an episode of the Western series “Sara” in 1976. He appeared in the film “An Officer and a Gentleman” as the stepfather of protagonist Paula Pokrifki, played by Debra Winger in 1982.

Mostly he was known for costarring with Michael Landon on two television series. He appeared on “Little House on the Prairie” (1974–1977, 1981–1984) as Isaiah Edwards (French also directed some episodes of the show). He appeared on “Highway to Heaven” (1984–1989) as Mark Gordon

Director:

• Little House on the Prairie– 18 episodes (1974-1983)
• Gunsmoke– 5 episodes (1974-1975)
• Buck Rogers in the 25th Century– episode – The Satyr (1981)
• Dallas– episode – Denial (1982)
• Little House: Look Back to Yesterday– TV movie (1983)
• Little House: Bless All the Dear Children– TV movie (1984)
• Highway to Heaven– 12 episodes (1984-1986)
• Rock-a-Doodle – co-director (live-action segments) (1991)

Death:

On June 15, 1989, Victor French died at the age of 54, at Sherman Oaks Community Hospital in Los Angeles, California, three months after being diagnosed with lung cancer.

French was inducted into the Western Performers Hall of Fame at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City in 1998.

Social Media Links

Victor French loves to share his pictures and videos on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. He continuously shares his activities on social platforms to engage his fans. He has 276 followers on Instagram. He is a very famous celebrity and is widely followed on social media sites. Victor French’s net worth in 2023 is $20 Million.

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Victor French Net worth 2023 / Victor French’s Salary / Income

In 2023, Victor French’s net worth is estimated to be around $20 Million. Mostly he earned his Net Worth from performing in numerous TV series and films. He was very famous early in his career as a leading television villain in ″Gunsmoke.″

Frequently Asked Questions

Why Victor French is so famous?

Victor French was a well-known American director and actor.

How old is Victor French?

Victor French was born on December 4, 1934, and he was 54 years old when he died.

Who is Victor’s French wife?

Victor French’s first wife’s name is Judith Schenz, they were married in 1959 but divorced in 1975. His second wife’s name is Julie Cobb, they were married in 1976 but divorced in 1978.

How rich was Victor French?

Victor French net worth is estimated to be around $20 Million.