His mother is a homemaker and his step-father works in a technological laboratory. He is a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts with a B.F.A. in Theatre Arts. After graduation, he spent seven years touring in regional theatre. French, by the way, is his real name. It's a family name that's been used for generations. He's French number four.
Stepson, Henry. French earned his Screen Actors Guild card for playing Yogi Bear with Hannah Barbera's Shakey Quakey Tour. It was a short lived career move though, as he was fired for pulling off his bear head in front of the children. French has a "huge collection" of silent films. Is the official Clamato (a clam drink) spokesman. Has a collection of silent films. Attended West Texas State University (now West Texas A&M University) in Canyon, Texas for two semesters in 1982-83.