Samuel French, a Texan actor known for his role as undercover FBI agent Cj Robinson in “Killers of the Flower Moon,” died this morning in Waco, Texas following a years-long battle with cancer. He was 45.

Born on January 26, 1980, French’s family moved to Clifton, Texas when he was 3. He graduated from high school there before moving to Austin and eventually Dallas, landing early acting credits on series like “Texas Rising” and “Fear the Walking Dead” as “Ben,” as well as film roles like “Pegasus: Pony With a Broken Wing,” “The Pro Bono Watchman” and a role in the 2024 crime thriller “Blood Dried Hands.”

French’s final performance will be as Detective Bernard Crooke in the crime drama/thriller “Towpath,” written and directed by Paul Sinacore. “Samuel was a dear friend and an incredible actor,” Sinacore said in a statement posted to Instagram. “Together we were on an extraordinary journey, giving...