Chief Dan George
Chief Dan George OC (July 24, 1899 – September 23, 1981) was a chief of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation, a Coast Salish band whose Indian reserve is located on Burrard Inlet in the southeast area of the District of North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He was also an actor, musician, poet and author; his best-known written work was "My Heart Soars". As an actor, he is best remembered for portraying Old Lodge Skins opposite Dustin Hoffman in Little Big Man (1970), for which he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Known for
ActingBirthday
July 24, 1899Deathday
September 23, 1981Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
16Place of birth
British Columbia, CanadaCast credits
The Outlaw Josey Wales
Lone WatieLittle Big Man
Old Lodge SkinsHarry and Tonto
Sam Two FeathersAmericathon
Sam BirdwaterSmith!
Ol' AntoineShadow of the Hawk
Old Man HawkThe Bears and I
Chief Peter A-Tas-Ka-NayAlien Thunder
Sounding SkyCancel My Reservation
Old BearNothing Personal
OscarMan Belongs to the Earth
HimselfCold Journey
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