Jahmil French facts for kids
Jahmil French (born July 29, 1991 – died March 1, 2021) was a Canadian actor. He was well-known for his role as Dave Turner in the TV series Degrassi: The Next Generation. He played this character from 2009 to 2013. For his acting in Degrassi, he was nominated for a Canadian Screen Award in 2013. This award was for Best Performance in a Children's or Youth Program or Series.
Life and career
Jahmil French was born on July 29, 1991. He grew up in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada. He went to the Wexford Collegiate School for the Arts there.
Jahmil became famous for his role as Dave Turner on Degrassi: The Next Generation. This show was very popular with young people. He also acted in a movie called Boost. For his work in Boost, he was nominated for another Canadian Screen Award in 2018. This time, it was for Best Supporting Actor.
Jahmil French passed away on March 1, 2021, when he was 29 years old. The reasons for his death were not shared with the public.
Jahmil French's acting roles
Jahmil French appeared in several movies and TV shows during his career. Here are some of his notable roles:
Movies
- A Day Late and a Dollar Short (2014) – He played a character named Dingus.
- Rocky Road (2014) – He was Razor in this film.
- Boost (2016) – He played Anthony "A-Mac" Macdonald. This role earned him an award nomination.
- Dalia (2019) – He appeared as Rock.
Television shows
- Flashpoint (2009) – He was Matt Medeiros in one episode.
- Degrassi: The Next Generation (2009–2013) – His most famous role was Dave Turner. He was a main character on the show.
- Soundtrack (2019) – He played Dante Mendoza in this series.
See also
- In Spanish: Jahmil French para niños
