Who's your favorite Native American Actor?

chud333 · May 10, 2013

Just thinking about this as i was watching a movie
last weekend. (Outlaw Josey Wales) One of my all
time favorites. Chief Dan George was in this one as
well as playing a great part in (Little Big Man).

Also like Wes Studi and his work in (Last of the Mohicans)
among others.

So who are your favorite Native American actors ???

Chuck

snubbyfan · May 10, 2013

Jay Silverheels for his protrayal as the original Tonto, he played the part with intelligence and grace, Adam Beach in various roles both in movies and television, Graham Greene on "Dances with Wolves," and I agree with Chief Dan George and I use his line, "endeavor to persevere," when referencing a nearly impossible situation.

Doc Mark · May 10, 2013

Greetings,

You picked exactly the two I was going to pick!! Both have been outstanding in their portrayals, though quite different in presentation and scope, me thinks! Wes Studi can REALLY play a cold-hearted savage, when the role calls for it!! In both Mohicans, and also Dances with Wolves (where he played "the bad Pawnee), Wes was very scary and convincing!! Of course, Jay Silverheels should make the cut, too, as he was way ahead of the pack, in The Lone Ranger, "back in the day"! Good idea for a thread, and I hope others will chime in with a few more good NA/Indian actors or actresses. Take care, and God Bless!

Every Good Wish,
Doc

P.S. I see that some one else picked Graham Greene, who is also one of our favorites. His tongue-in-cheek portrayal of an Indian, in Mel Gibson's "Maverick" was hilarious!! <LOL!!>

keith44spl · May 10, 2013

Moses Brings Plenty

"Moses J. Brings Plenty is Oglala Lakota born Sept. 4, 1969 on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota;

he is fluent in the Lakota language, culture and traditions. He is a gifted musician, actor, model and spokesperson."

Gunslinger808 · May 10, 2013

Hmm, for one of the most powerfull portraials I gotta go with an old commercial against littering.
Hey. it's stuck with me for what, 40 years?
Iron Eyes Cody:

Follow up does go to Chief Dan George (born as Geswanouth Slahoot) , so many movies, and even though he basically played the same character in each, all were memorable.

feralmerril · May 10, 2013

I dont think there are many to choose from. I met iron eyes cody but he really wasnt a indian! Friendly guy though.

macbullet · May 10, 2013

Will Samson

mc5aw · May 10, 2013

Chief Dan George, Jay Silver Heels, and Will Sampson are my Top 3. Sonny Landham did a great job in "48 Hrs" and "Predator".

I guess Frank DeKova isn't a good choice ...

kamloops67 · May 10, 2013

graham greene in clearcut or wes studi in last of the mohicans.
i "met" chief dan george when i was in kindergarden, i guess he toured the schools telling stories of the old days. i have also referenced his "endevour to perservere" and also "its a good day to die" always spoken in my best chief dan george voice or "its hard rock candy, but its not for eatin, its for lookin through"

woodsltc · May 10, 2013

I met Wes Studi in Ashville NC when they were filming last of the Mohicans....nice guy.

Don

feralmerril · May 10, 2013

I know a few indians who are "bad actors".

HalfStack · May 10, 2013

Val Kilmer.

A10 · May 10, 2013

Currently, Graham Greene. I loved Chief Dan George in everything he did though.

David LaPell · May 10, 2013

I have to say Wes Studi. He has been in not only westerns but played a cop in Heat. He did well as Famous shoes in Streets of Laredo, he was in Comanche Moon, Into the West, Dances With Wolves as well as Last of the Mohicans. I think maybe he and Graham Greene, I think his acting in Maverick was a riot.

shouldazagged · May 10, 2013

Another vote for Studi. Fine actor. But I also like Graham Greene--especially his character on "The Red Green Show".

walkin jack · May 10, 2013

Will Samson and Chief Dan George for a 50/50 split.

MP1983 · May 10, 2013

Gunslinger808 said:
Hmm, for one of the most powerfull portraials I gotta go with an old commercial against littering.
Hey. it's stuck with me for what, 40 years?
Iron Eyes Cody:

Follow up does go to Chief Dan George (born as Geswanouth Slahoot) , so many movies, and even though he basically played the same character in each, all were memorable.

I believe it was established afterwards that Iron Eyes Cody was actually of Italian decent...

stonehorses · May 10, 2013

shouldazagged said:
Another vote for Studi. Fine actor. But I also like Graham Greene--especially his character on "The Red Green Show".

Me too, love Edgar K. B. Montrose.....kaboom!

sipowicz · May 10, 2013

I doubt any other native american actor can deliver the balloon line with such intensity and realism.

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Gunslinger808 · May 11, 2013

I believe it was established afterwards that Iron Eyes Cody was actually of Italian decent...

Well, there went another myth, next you'll tell me Santa wasn't real!
Signed,
Heartbroken in AZ...

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