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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. He was acclaimed for his commitment to preserving his culture and to telling his people's stories.
Learn about the life and career of Gordon Tootoosis, a Cree and Stoney actor who starred in films like Legends of the Fall and Pocahontas. See his biography, awards, credits, photos, videos and trivia on IMDb.
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- Poundmaker Reserve, Saskatchewan, Canada
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Gordon Tootoosis, CM, actor, activist, band chief (born 25 October 1941 at Poundmaker Reserve near Cutknife, SK; died 5 July 2011 in Saskatoon, SK). Gordon Tootoosis was a prolific actor and a fierce advocate of Aboriginal rights, and often combined both efforts with the roles he played.
Jul 5, 2011 · The article reports the death of Gordon Tootoosis, a Cree actor who appeared in Legends of the Fall, Pocahontas and other productions. It also covers his life achievements, family background and involvement in First Nations politics.
Jul 7, 2011 · Celebrated actor Gordon Tootoosis, who starred in films, TV and theatre, has died at 69. He was a member of the Order of Canada and a social worker who broke into acting after enduring the Indian Residential School system. He was active in First Nations politics and a band chief for a time.
A Canadian actor of Cree and Stoney descent, Gordon Tootoosis was known for his roles in films and TV shows such as Legends of the Fall, Into the West and Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee. He was also a descendant of the famous Cree leader Pitikwahanapiwiyin and a recipient of the C.M. for his services to performing arts.
Jul 5, 2011 · Gordon Tootoosis first acting role was in the film Alien Thunder (1974), with Chief Dan George and Donald Sutherland. He portrayed Albert Golo in 52 episodes of North of 60 in the 1990s. He is best known to British audiences for playing the Native American Joe Saugus, who negotiates the purchase of the Middlesbrough Transporter Bridge in Auf ...
