He was a Canadian First Nations, Oneida tribal member, and I think a wonderful actor. He was nominated for an Academy Award for his role as Kicking Bird in Dances With Wolves. He first appeared on television in 1979, and had many roles in tv and movies. I fondly remember his role as Tribal Police Chief, Ben Shoyo, in Wind River, a favorite movie. One of those people you see in movies that you (or at least I) think you’d like.
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Originally posted by TMats: One of those people you see in movies that you (or at least I) think you’d like.
Yeah, my first thought when I looked the name up and recalled some of his roles was "he would've been an interesting guy to sit and have a cup of coffee with." Damn.
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Sorry to hear this. He had some good roles over the years. He was also a Marine Vietnam vet and a police officer.
"But, as luck would have it, he stood up. He caught that chunk of lead." Gunnery Sergeant Carlos Hathcock "If there's one thing this last week has taught me, it's better to have a gun and not need it than to need a gun and not have it." Clarence Worley
