French Stewart Biography: Net Worth, Siblings, Height, Parents, Age, Awards, Movies, Wife, Child

Milton French-Stewart IV, commonly known as French Stewart, is a beloved American actor and comedian, best known for his quirky role as Harry Solomon in 3rd Rock from the Sun and Chef Rudy in Mom.

His signature squint and physical comedy have made him a fan favourite in sitcoms and films.

French is a proud American whose New Mexico roots and theatre background bring a unique charm to his work.

Profile

• Full Name: Milton French-Stewart IV
• Stage Name: French Stewart
• Born: February 20, 1964
• Age: 61 years old
• Birthplace: Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actor, Comedian, Voice Actor, Producer
• Height: 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm)
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Mrs. Helene Haushalter, stepfather Russ Haushalter
• Siblings: Kelly McEwen (stepsister)
• Spouse: Vanessa Claire Stewart (m. 2011), Katherine LaNasa (m. 1998–2009)
• Children: Helene Claire Stewart
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $6 million to $8 million

Early Life

French Stewart was born Milton French-Stewart IV on February 20, 1964, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. His ethnicity is Caucasian, and he’s proud of his New Mexico heritage, which gives him a down-to-earth vibe.

His religion isn’t publicly known. His mother, Helene Haushalter, was a homemaker, and his stepfather, Russ Haushalter, was a microfilm technician.

Education

French attended Del Norte High School in Albuquerque, graduating in 1982. He briefly studied at West Texas State University (now West Texas A&M University) for two semesters in 1982–1983.

Career

French started in theatre, earning his Screen Actors Guild card playing Yogi Bear for Hanna-Barbera’s Shakey Quakey Tour, though he was fired for removing his costume’s head in front of kids. His TV debut came in 1992 as Razor Dee, a quirky DJ, in The New WKRP in Cincinnati.

His big break was playing Harry Solomon in 3rd Rock from the Sun (1996–2001), a role that showcased his physical comedy and iconic squint, earning him three SAG Award nominations. He voiced Icarus in Disney’s Hercules (1998–1999) and Bob Alman in God, the Devil and Bob (2000).

Film roles include Lieutenant Ferretti in Stargate (1994), Leaving Las Vegas (1995), Glory Daze (1996), McHale’s Navy (1997), Love Stinks (1999), Clockstoppers (2002) as Earl Doppler, and Inspector Gadget 2 (2003) as Inspector Gadget, winning a DVD Exclusive Award. He played Chef Rudy in Mom (2013–2020) across 30 episodes.

Other TV credits include Seinfeld (1994), Charmed (2000), That ’70s Show (2001), CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2004), Bones (2007), Phineas and Ferb (2008), Castle (2010), The Middle (2013–2015), and Leverage: Redemption (2021). He voiced Kronk in The Emperor’s New Groove (2000, contrary to some sources claiming otherwise.

French produced and acted in Watson: The Last Great Tale of the Legendary Sherlock Holmes (2010) at Sacred Fools Theatre, playing Queen Victoria and Sigmund Freud, and starred as Buster Keaton in Stoneface (2012).

Recent roles include How We Roll (2022) as Jacob Powell, Raven’s Home (2022) as Indigo, and Bob Trevino Likes It (2024) as Robert. French’s a proud American whose comedic flair keeps audiences laughing.

Awards & Nominations

• 1997–1999: Screen Actors Guild Awards, Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series, 3rd Rock from the Sun (Nominated)
• 2000: Daytime Emmy Award, Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program, Hercules (Nominated)
• 2003: DVD Exclusive Award, Best Actor in a DVD Premiere Movie, Inspector Gadget 2 (Won)
• 2010: Fangoria Chainsaw Award, Best Supporting Actor, Surveillance (Nominated)
• 2011: Ovation Awards, Lead Actor in a Play, Voice Lessons, Sacred Fools Theatre (Nominated)
• 2011: Ovation Awards, Featured Actor in a Play, Watson: The Last Great Tale of the Legendary Sherlock Holmes, Sacred Fools Theatre (Nominated)
• 2024: Jury Award, Shay Griffin Award for Best Supporting Acting Performance, Bob Trevino Likes It (Won)

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @french_stewart

Personal Life

French, now 61, lives in Los Angeles with his wife, actress Vanessa Claire Stewart, whom he married on June 11, 2011, after meeting at the Geffen Playhouse in 2009. They have a daughter, Helene Claire Stewart, born June 28, 2013.

His height is 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm), and he’s known for his light brown hair, blue eyes, and distinctive squint. Previously, he was married to actress Katherine LaNasa (1998–2009), whom he met on 3rd Rock from the Sun, and has a stepson, Henry, from that marriage.

French loves silent films, owns an extensive collection, and is a skilled improviser, often performing in comedy shows. He supports animal welfare and has a soft spot for quirky roles. French is a proud American whose New Mexico charm shines through.

Net Worth

French Stewart’s net Worth is estimated at $6 million to $8 million. His wealth comes from 3rd Rock from the Sun, Mom, Inspector Gadget 2, and films like Clockstoppers ($38 million gross) and Stargate ($196 million). Voice work in Hercules and The Emperor’s New Groove, plus theatre productions like Watson and Stoneface, add to his earnings.

Filmography (Selected):

Film:

• Stargate (1994) – Lieutenant Louis Ferretti
• Leaving Las Vegas (1995) – Businessman #2
• Glory Daze (1996) – Dennis
• Magic Island (1995) – Supperstein
• Broken Arrow (1996) – I.R. Crewman
• McHale’s Navy (1997) – Happy
• Dick (1999) – The Interviewer
• Love Stinks (1999) – Seth Winnick
• Bartok the Magnificent (1999) – Oble (voice)
• The Emperor’s New Groove (2000) – Kronk (voice)
• Home Alone 4 (2002) – Marv Murchins
• Clockstoppers (2002) – Earl Doppler
• Inspector Gadget 2 (2003) – Inspector Gadget
• Wedding Daze (2004) – Nathan Bennett IV
• If I Had Known I Was a Genius (2007) – Public School Principal
• Surveillance (2008) – Officer Jim Conrad
• Dog Gone (2008) – Blackie
• Give ’em Hell, Malone (2009) – Frankie the Crooner.
• Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 (2011) – Dog Show Commentator
• The Assignment (2010) – Mr. Price
• 30 Nights of Paranormal Activity (2013) – Herb Rosti
• The Little Rascals Save the Day (2014) – Bank Manager
• More Beautiful for Having Been Broken (2019) – Rodney
• Queen Bees (2021) – Ken DeNardo
• Bob Trevino Likes It (2024) – Robert
• Killing Mary Sue (2025) – Vladyslav Volkov (post-production)

TV:

• The New WKRP in Cincinnati (1992–1993) – Razor Dee
• Seinfeld (1994) – Manager
• 3rd Rock from the Sun (1996–2001) – Harry Solomon
• NewsRadio (1997) – Brent
• Just Shoot Me! (1998) – Steven
• Hercules (1998–1999) – Icarus (voice)
• Charmed (2000) – Genie
• God, the Devil and Bob (2000) – Bob Alman (voice)
• That ’70s Show (2001) – Daniel
• Becker (2002) – Jim Reynolds
• Less Than Perfect (2003–2005) – Gene Schmidtline
• CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2004) – Alien Pastor
• The Closer (2007) – Gary Evans
• Phineas and Ferb (2008) – Gaston Le Mode (voice)
• The Horrible Terrible Misadventures of David Atkins (2010) – David Atkins
• Castle (2010) – Zach Robinson
• Days of Our Lives (2010) – Keith
• The Penguins of Madagascar (2010–2012) – Cecil (voice)
• Allen Gregory (2011) – Richard De Longpre (voice)
• The Middle (2013–2015) – Principal Cameron
• Mom (2013–2020) – Chef Rudy
• Secrets and Lies (2015) – John Patrick
• 2 Broke Girls (2016) – Mr. Bronski
• NCIS (2017–2018) – Paul Triff
• Deadly Class (2019) – Scorpio Slasher
• No Good Nick (2019) – Gerard
• Leverage: Redemption (2021) – Deric Springer
• How We Roll (2022) – Jacob Powell
• Raven’s Home (2022) – Indigo
• Will Trent (2023) – Lenny Broussard