I’m a fan of Graham Greene and Wes Studi. My favorite movies are the Last of the Mohicans and Dances with Wolves. After reading the book Black Elk Speaks, I have a better understanding of what my Native American brothers and sisters have gone through and are still going through. Being white I cry when see how they have been treated. I pray Graham Greene continues to make great films. Thank you for helping me understand the evils of the past
I know it was not a western but Adam Beech was great in Windtalkers. About the Navajo code talkers in WWII . I met Al Smith the youngest marine of the group, he also had the part of the old Man at the bus. He was also an advisor on the film.
You didn’t mention that Jay Silverheels played Geronimo in Broken Arrow. Great video, good to see American Indians recognized for their contributions to the American culture. 👍
Chief Dan George is my favorite, especially for his humorous delivery style, but I like Wes Studi a lot, very good actor and a great bad guy in Last of the Mohicans.
Finally Recognition for Native People my grandmother was native from Oklahoma she died when my dad was only 5 it was hard times for my dad who was miss treated by my grandpa I really miss my dad ❤
You can not logically say 'finally, recognition for native Americans'. Tribes of all areas have been known very well since Europeans have been in this continent for over five hundred years. And if you're meaning only respect that's as known too. War, ethics, cruelty and hostility does not equal ignorance or not acknowledging culture. It's domination, not lack of recognition. There are an infinite number of stories of cooperation and kindness sprinkled within the horrors and traditions of all sides and all peoples. Indians were extremely warlike. And cruel for a few thousand years before Europeans showed up. It wasn't murder then, just survival. It's always that way. Recognize global history without boundaries or distinctions.
Awesome video - one of your best!!! Great choice of actors, think every one of them steels every scene that they are in. Few of my favorites listed: Graham Greene, Wes Studi, Chief Dan George, Adam Beech. Hope you do a few more videos concerning Native actors and/or actresses!!
I had an opportunity to meet Steve Reeves at a Native American Powwow some years ago. What a good looking, dignified and gracious gentleman. I felt so honored when he offered to shake my hand and chat with me (a homely 70-year-old white woman}.
Great listing! Looking forward to a companion release on American Indian actresses. I'll seed that with some of the better known (though not for playing American Indians): 1. Eartha Kitt (Cherokee) 2. Heather Locklear (Lumbee) 3. Pam Grier (Cheyenne)
Great video. I did not realize there are that many native actors. I have seen them all from this video but never put 2 and 2 together. Thanks so much for a great video.
Hi, "Wrangler"..., We have twelve ( 12 ) Indian Reservations in Montana. Twelve ( 12 ) Indian Tribes... * Excellent video and very informative and thank you for sharing the video... "Semper Fi" Mike in Montana :)
Another actor you forgot to mention, Michael Horse, who played Tonto in The Legend of the Lone Ranger. Also, he played one of the plane hijackers in Passenger 57.
There were many American Indian actors in movies as far back as the 1930s. They tended to not have speaking roles until the 1940s. John Ford used many but mixed them with European actors so you would often see a combination. It seemed to be stranger seeing a group comprised of some American Indians and some European actors than all one, or the other. I have yet to meet any person of American Indian heritage who prefers Native American. Everyone I've ever known didn't care, not even a little bit.
My all time favorite is Chief Dan George The right amount of humor mixed with the right amount of serious. My next choice is torn between Wes Studi and Graham Green. They are both great actors that portray not only Native Americans but also the native attitude.
Was a great perfomance Wrangler, I appreciate it. Funny how many of the Native actors came from the east and Canada. By the way, Dances with wolves was written with Comanche and all Lakota have historical comanche (and Kiowa) names.Handsome guys and very good actors. Ludwig
Great Video. However, You Left Out Eddie Little Sky. He Was A Lakota Actor/Stuntman: Language Coach In Many Films In The 50s, 60s,. Early 70s. Look Him Up.
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Hi thanks for the video on native acters i understand that i am glad that there who they are adam beach is anashobi or Ojibwa i know gamham geenie is onida nation thanks again
... there is iron in your words Josie Wales....it's a crime that Chief Dan George didn't get an Oscar for "little big man", should have got one for Josie Wales as well, Jay Silverheals is another, people forget how busy an actor he was, and of course as Tonto... there are a bunch of great ones, Wes Studi is amazing, he was a great Magwa in Last of the mohicans and unforgettable as Geronimo... still think Rodney Grant or Graham Green should have won an Oscar for Dances with Wolves.... Graham Green was great in Thunder heart as well....
Again you failed to mention "Walker Texas Ranger" one actor you listed spent a full season as Walker's uncle Ray who raised Cordell after his parents were murdered. "Walker Texas Ranger" is as much a western as the "Lone Ranger".
I’m a fan of Graham Greene and Wes Studi. My favorite movies are the Last of the Mohicans and Dances with Wolves. After reading the book Black Elk Speaks, I have a better understanding of what my Native American brothers and sisters have gone through and are still going through. Being white I cry when see how they have been treated. I pray Graham Greene continues to make great films. Thank you for helping me understand the evils of the past
I absolutely love Wes Studi's character of Joe Leaphorn! He's a wonderful actor!
Absolutely agree. Some of them should have been nominated for an Oscar at least. Especially Study.
Wes Studi is not Joe Leaphorn, Zahn McClarnon played Joe Leaphorn in Dark Winds
I know it was not a western but Adam Beech was great in Windtalkers. About the Navajo code talkers in WWII . I met Al Smith the youngest marine of the group, he also had the part of the old Man at the bus. He was also an advisor on the film.
You didn’t mention that Jay Silverheels played Geronimo in Broken Arrow. Great video, good to see American Indians recognized for their contributions to the American culture. 👍
My grandfather was Cherokee and Choctaw, born in Missouri and lived in Louisiana (Natchitoches Parish). Thank you for this long overdue video.
Chief Dan George is my favorite, especially for his humorous delivery style, but I like Wes Studi a lot, very good actor and a great bad guy in Last of the Mohicans.
I can sometimes recognize Graham Greene and Chief Dan George. I enjoy watching both act.
Finally Recognition for Native People my grandmother was native from Oklahoma she died when my dad was only 5 it was hard times for my dad who was miss treated by my grandpa I really miss my dad ❤
You can not logically say 'finally, recognition for native Americans'. Tribes of all areas have been known very well since Europeans have been in this continent for over five hundred years. And if you're meaning only respect that's as known too. War, ethics, cruelty and hostility does not equal ignorance or not acknowledging culture. It's domination, not lack of recognition.
There are an infinite number of stories of cooperation and kindness sprinkled within the horrors and traditions of all sides and all peoples. Indians were extremely warlike. And cruel for a few thousand years before Europeans showed up. It wasn't murder then, just survival. It's always that way. Recognize global history without boundaries or distinctions.
Europeans were extremely warlike and cruel for a few thousands years and became worse after stealing North America.
Awesome video - one of your best!!! Great choice of actors, think every one of them steels every scene that they are in. Few of my favorites listed: Graham Greene, Wes Studi, Chief Dan George, Adam Beech.
Hope you do a few more videos concerning Native actors and/or actresses!!
Adam Beach played in Code Talkers. Also, I believe Burt Reynolds was Cherokee on his father's side.
You mean Windtalkers, with Nicholas Cage and Christian Slater. I watched that movie.
I had an opportunity to meet Steve Reeves at a Native American Powwow some years ago. What a good looking, dignified and gracious gentleman. I felt so honored when he offered to shake my hand and chat with me (a homely 70-year-old white woman}.
You mean Steve Reevis.
@@rhonda4829 Yes, I'm sorry. Spelling is not my forte
@@kerryboyles6573 ❤️😊
Great listing!
Looking forward to a companion release on American Indian actresses. I'll seed that with some of the better known (though not for playing American Indians):
1. Eartha Kitt (Cherokee)
2. Heather Locklear (Lumbee)
3. Pam Grier (Cheyenne)
You forgot an Academy Award winning Native American - born on the Osage Reservation and part Cherokee - Ben Johnson
No one could ride a horse like Ben “ Son” Johnson ❤
Great video. I did not realize there are that many native actors. I have seen them all from this video but never put 2 and 2 together. Thanks so much for a great video.
Was honored to meet Russell Means in South Dakota at an Indian Council which you had to be invited. He was a great man. R. I. P. Brother.
Hi, "Wrangler"..., We have twelve ( 12 ) Indian Reservations in Montana. Twelve ( 12 ) Indian Tribes... * Excellent video and very informative and thank you for sharing the video... "Semper Fi" Mike in Montana :)
Another actor you forgot to mention, Michael Horse, who played Tonto in The Legend of the Lone Ranger. Also, he played one of the plane hijackers in Passenger 57.
The Lone Ranger movie was a bit silly but Michael Horse saved it. Such dignity.
Michael Horse is a good friend of mine.
@@RonJacksonToahani Good for you, sir.
There were many American Indian actors in movies as far back as the 1930s. They tended to not have speaking roles until the 1940s. John Ford used many but mixed them with European actors so you would often see a combination. It seemed to be stranger seeing a group comprised of some American Indians and some European actors than all one, or the other. I have yet to meet any person of American Indian heritage who prefers Native American. Everyone I've ever known didn't care, not even a little bit.
My all time favorite is Chief Dan George The right amount of humor mixed with the right amount of serious. My next choice is torn between Wes Studi and Graham Green. They are both great actors that portray not only Native Americans but also the native attitude.
Was a great perfomance Wrangler, I appreciate it. Funny how many of the Native actors came from the east and Canada. By the way, Dances with wolves was written with Comanche and all Lakota have historical comanche (and Kiowa) names.Handsome guys and very good actors. Ludwig
Micheal Greyeyes,Eddie and Micheal Spears,Tatanka Means,Eric Schweig,Gordon Tootoosis,Zahn McClarnon,Gil Birmingham,Raoul Trujillo,and many more...
Russell Means was a good actor but more than that a great help and advocate for our peoples....I appreciated his books and his stand.
All beautiful people walking in a good way
hi rangler you do a wonderfull job narating the movies love the westerns hope you show a lot more thanks on behalf off all the viewers carl
Thanks, will do!
Great Video. However, You Left Out Eddie Little Sky. He Was A Lakota Actor/Stuntman: Language Coach In Many Films In The 50s, 60s,. Early 70s. Look Him Up.
They are all great.
Thanks.
Please include Michael Greyeyes .
Hard to pick one when given the opportunity they all shine like the sun . Happy trails
Floyd RedCrow Westerman. Graham Green. Rodney A Grant. Bobby & Russell Means.
August Schellenberg. Adam Beach. Wes Studi.
Thats my list.
Hello my beautiful people ❤️ yes I grew up watching my people on TV and they were beautiful ❤️ I enjoyed it ❤ yes I love My people ❤️ please take care okay please be careful okay ❤ from the country girl lol love you ❤
The Actors in "Jim Thorpe, All-American".
Jack Bighead
@@RandalF-259 Touche' (smile)
August schellenberg who starred in the free Willy series
no mention of the great movie -- smoke signals -- and that great series -- rez dogs --
Adam Beach was in Windtalkers.
Yes, but not a western, thanks
Did any Native actors meet and star in westerns with the actor John Wynne Known as the Duke
Where is Michael Greyeyes....he is simply amazing!
A relative new comer, I must take a deeper look at his work.
Will Sampson had a recurring role as two-leaf in the tv series Vegas.
Shout out to Gary Farmer.
Hi thanks for the video on native acters i understand that i am glad that there who they are adam beach is anashobi or Ojibwa i know gamham geenie is onida nation thanks again
It's my pleasure
Briliant
Again great.
Michael greyeyes plays mostly in tv but he’s had a few movies too
Graham Greene has the best deadpan in Hollywood. Too bad Wolf Lake didn’t hit. So funny.
Always had a crush on Graham Greene.
Where is Micheal Greyeyes?
Moses Brings Plenty is one you missed.
Michael horse who played Tonto in the 1980 remake of the lone ranger
Like your work. And your a good narrater.
great
... there is iron in your words Josie Wales....it's a crime that Chief Dan George didn't get an Oscar for "little big man", should have got one for Josie Wales as well, Jay Silverheals is another, people forget how busy an actor he was, and of course as Tonto... there are a bunch of great ones, Wes Studi is amazing, he was a great Magwa in Last of the mohicans and unforgettable as Geronimo... still think Rodney Grant or Graham Green should have won an Oscar for Dances with Wolves.... Graham Green was great in Thunder heart as well....
I fully agree that Chief Dan George should have won two Oscars. He was only nominated for Little Big Man.
Again you failed to mention "Walker Texas Ranger" one actor you listed spent a full season as Walker's uncle Ray who raised Cordell after his parents were murdered. "Walker Texas Ranger" is as much a western as the "Lone Ranger".
Although I am down under Crazy Horse is my favourite
I liked last of the dog men
How about iron eyes Cody
He was fake.
He was Italian
Dan George Wes Studi Adam Beach Will Sampson Graham Greene Jay Silverheels
Any person born in America us native .
Eric Schweig.