He was the nude model for the statue of Ariel on the facade of the
BBC's Broadcasting House in London.
He was offered the role of the First Doctor in Doctor Who before William Hartnell won the role. French was later cast in a small part in the 25th anniversary special Silver Nemesis: Part One (1988) as a subtle reference to this.
He claimed he saw a female ghost in Hampton Court after acting in a play there.
He began as a child actor and was a singer and dancer. His heyday was in the 1920's and 30's.
He was a member of the International Ballet Company.