David French | |
|---|---|
| Born | David Benson French 18 January 1939 |
| Died | 5 December 2010 (aged 71) |
| Nationality | Newfoundlander until 31 March 1949 Canadian from 31 March 1949 |
| Occupation | Playwright |
David Benson French, OC (January 18, 1939 – December 5, 2010) was a Canadian playwright, most noted for his "Mercer Plays" series of Leaving Home, Of the Fields, Lately, Salt-Water Moon, 1949 and Soldier's Heart.[1]