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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September 01, 2025, 08:10 PM
mttaylor1066
Loved his deadpan delivery… he was great in “Northern Exposure” as well.
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September 01, 2025, 08:29 PM
P220 Smudge
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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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September 01, 2025, 11:54 PM
k5blazer
I always enjoyed the roles he played in.
September 02, 2025, 12:02 AM
cslinger
I’ve liked everything he did. RIP.
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September 02, 2025, 03:28 AM
hberttmank
Sorry to hear this. He had some good roles over the years. He was also a Marine Vietnam vet and a police officer.
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September 02, 2025, 07:28 AM
bendable
Numerous roles in movies made those movies watchable Maverick, that cop movie with val kilmer,
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September 02, 2025, 09:43 AM
Rawny
That cop movie might be Thunderheart.
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September 02, 2025, 09:58 AM
PCWyoming
And was in the Red Green show, too.
PC
September 02, 2025, 11:01 AM
smschulz
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Graham Greene
Did not recognize the name but when I saw his picture, remembered him for his many pictures/shows portraying a tribal guy.
September 04, 2025, 10:43 AM
TMats
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