Gordon Tootoosis
Gordon Tootoosis was a talented actor known for his memorable performances in Legends of the Fall, Into the West, and Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee.
Movie Actor | Music Department
October 25, 1941
July 05, 2011
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Gordon Tootoosis, a distinguished Canadian actor of Cree First Nation heritage, rose to fame for his portrayal of ‘One Stab’ in Legends of the Fall (1994). He also played ‘Growling Bear’ in the miniseries Into the West (2005) and ‘Chief Red Cloud’ in the HBO film Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee (2007). Tootoosis enjoyed a thriving career, with significant contributions to North of 60, The Famous Jett Jackson, and Lonesome Dove. Additionally, he was an advocate for Indigenous peoples’ rights and was honored with the Order of Canada.