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Gordon Tootoosis, CM (October 25, 1941 – July 5, 2011) was a First Nations actor of Cree and Stoney descent. Tootoosis was a descendant of Yellow Mud Blanket, brother of the famous Cree leader Pîhtokahanapiwiyin (also known as Poundmaker). [ 1 ]
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4 Videos. 5 Photos. A Canadian actor of Cree and Stoney descent, Gordon Tootosis made his film debut in the western film Alien Thunder (1974) with Donald Sutherland and Chief Dan George.
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- Poundmaker Reserve, Saskatchewan, Canada
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- Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Aug 7, 2011 · Gordon Tootoosis was a prolific actor and a fierce advocate of Aboriginal rights, and often combined both efforts with the roles he played. He overcame a troubled childhood and alcoholism to become an exceptional role model for his fellow Plains Cree and others across North America.
Jul 6, 2007 · This documentary traces the extraordinary, winding path of Gordon Tootoosis, from his childhood on Saskatchewan's Poundmaker Reserve, to his success in Hollywood and back. A star of film ...
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Gordon Tootoosis in Legends of the Fall (1994)
Gordon Tootoosis, CM (October 25, 1941 – July 5, 2011) was a First Nations actor of Cree and Stoney descent. Tootoosis was a descendant of Yellow Mud Blanket, brother of the famous Cree leader Pîhtokahanapiwiyin.
