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Gary Farmer

Gary Farmer

Acting1953Ohsweken, Ontario, Canada

Biography

Gary Dale Farmer (born June 12, 1953) is a versatile and esteemed Native-Canadian actor known for his compelling performances on screen. Born in Ohsweken, Ontario, Farmer has made significant contributions to film and television. He was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for his memorable performance as Nobody in the Jim Jarmusch independent western Dead Man (1995), in which he starred opposite Johnny Depp, and again for his role in Smoke Signals (1998). Gary reprised his role as Nobody for Jim Jarmusch again in "Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999), and Frank Oz cast him alongside Marlon Brando and Robert De Niro in The Score (2001). Recently Gary showed off his comedy chops as Uncle Brownie on "Reservation Dogs." Farmer's ability to portray diverse characters with authenticity and nuance has earned him acclaim in the entertainment industry. His passion for storytelling and his commitment to his craft have established him as a respected and influential figure in the world of acting.

Acting History

Future
Lord Have Mercy!
TVas Marty C Marten
2023
The Curse
TVas James Toledo3 eps
2022
Heritage Minutes: Tom Longboat
as Tom Longboat (voice)
The English
TVas John Clarke2 eps
Our Flag Means Death
TVas Chief Mabo1 eps
2021
Run Woman Run
as himself
Reservation Dogs
TVas Uncle Brownie5 eps
Resident Alien
TVas Dan Twelvetrees30 eps
Rutherford Falls
TVas Earl2 eps
2020
Cowboys
as Robert Spottedbird
First Cow
as Totillicum
The Dark Divide
as Densmore
2019
Santa Fake
as Santa
Blackwater
as Charles Goodman
2016
2015
Zoo
TVas Anik2 eps
2014
Rez Carz
as (voice)
The Red Road
TVas Mac1 eps
2013
Jimmy P.
as Jack
Longmire
TVas Aaron Two Rivers2 eps
2012
Path of Souls
as Eddie Benton Benai
2011
A Bird of the Air
as Charles Ballard
California Indian
as Rich Knight
2010
2009
2008
Elijah
as Ray
2007
Disappearances
as Herny Coville
All Hat
as Billy Caan
2006
Indian Summer: The Oka Crisis
TVas Alan Montour2 eps
2005
Trudell
as Self - Actor, Friend
2003
Twist
as Fagin
Dreamkeeper
as Iktome
Coyote Waits
as Captain Largo
The Big Empty
as Indian Bob
Mutant X
TVas Dr. Marcus1 eps
2002
Skins
as Verdell Weasel Tail
Angels Don't Sleep Here
as Lou Washington
Adaptation.
as Buster Baxley
2001
The Score
as Burt
The West Wing
TVas Jack Lone Feather1 eps
Dice
TVas Ernie Ross
2000
The Virginian
as Buster
1998
Smoke Signals
as Arnold Joseph
Stolen Heart
as Whitaker
The Pretender
TVas Vincent LaPahie1 eps
1997
Lilies
as Timothée
1996
Moonshine Highway
as Hooch Wilson
The Rez
TVas Chief Tom
1995
Dead Man
as Nobody
1993
Blown Away
as Detective Anderson
Big Comfy Couch
TVas Wobbly2 eps
1992
The Dark Wind
as Cowboy Albert Dashee
Forever Knight
TVas Capt. Joe Stonetree70 eps
Forever Knight
TVDirector1 eps
1989
Powwow Highway
as Philbert Bono
Renegades
as George Storm
1988
Miami Vice
TVas Wilson1 eps
1987
1986
1985
Going to War
as Old Mike
1984
Police Academy
as Sidewalk Store Owner

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Personal Info

Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
6/12/1953(72 years old)
Place of Birth
Ohsweken, Ontario, Canada