Samuel French death: murderer of the flower moon actor dies at the age of 45

Samuel French, known as an undercover -fbi agent CJ Robinson in Martin Scorsese film Murderer of the flower moondied at the age of 45.

His death was confirmed by the friend and employee Paul Sinacore, who staged his final performance in the upcoming film Drag path.

French died on May 9 at his birthplace Waco, Texas. He had fought for cancer in recent years, so The Hollywood reporter.

“Samuel was a dear friend and an incredible actor,” said Sinacore on Instagram. “Drag path would not exist without him, and the incredible intensity that he brought into the role of Detective Bernard Croooke indicated the sound for the entire film. Together we were on an extraordinary journey and gave everything we had to realize for a common creative vision. Samuel wore a fire for acting that burned in every frame – unspoiled, fearless and lively. He completely gave himself to work and it showed himself.

“I am deeply sad about his loss and only wish he could have seen the final cut. He was unique and will stay in our hearts forever. My heart goes to his family and especially to his daughter – he loved her deeply and often spoke with pride and tenderness. His friendship had an unexpected influence on my life.”

French was born in Waco on January 26, 1980. He made his debut in the TV series by History Channel Limited Texas increases In 2015 he played Gavin McDonough together with Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Bill Paxton, Kris Kristofferson and Brendan Fraser.

He continued to play Ben in The changing dead Spinoff Fear the dead walking In a 2020 sequence and the title Joe Haladin in Joe Haladin: The case of the missing sister in 2023.

He was occupied in Scorseses Murderer of the flower moon According to reports, a casting call in Waco. His first day on the set let him share a scene with Robert de Niro, according to Sinacore, according to Sinacore: “Nobody could have played Robinson as well as her.”

The actor director Devin Montgomery achieved a homage to French on Instagram and wrote: “One of the last things he told me was how special he felt about our collaboration and continued to feel noise and doors into this industry,” as he said: “You are a great talent, brother.”

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“As an artist, I think we can be a lot of time for ourselves, and it is something special when someone with whom you look with the experiences with how he said.

French is survived by daughter Madison, his partner Melinda, his parents and the brothers Andy and Danny.