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Rose Marie "Tantoo" Cardinal CM (born July 20, 1950) is a Canadian actress of Cree and Métis heritage. In 2009, she was made a member of the Order of Canada "for her contributions to the growth and development of Aboriginal performing arts in Canada, as a screen and stage actress, and as a founding member of the Saskatchewan Native Theatre ...
- Actress
- Rose Marie Cardinal, July 20, 1950 (age 73), Anzac, Alberta, Canada
- 1975–present
- 3, including Cliff Cardinal
Arguably the most widely recognized Native Actress of her generation, Cardinal has appeared in numerous plays, television programs, and films, including Legends of the Fall, Dances With Wolves, Black Robe, Loyalties, Luna, Spirit of the Whale, Unnatural & Accidental, Marie-Anne, Sioux City, Silent Tongue, Mothers & Daughters, and Smoke Signals.
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- Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada
Mini Bio. Actress Tantoo Cardinal is a Member of the Order of Canada, one of the country's highest civilian honors. The order recognizes Cardinal for her contributions to the growth and development of Aboriginal performing arts in Canada. Arguably the most widely recognized Native Actress of her generation, Cardinal has appeared in numerous ...
- July 20, 1950
- How many children do you have? Three.
- What was your first major motion picture? Marie Ann. (In the 1978 film, her character’s name is Tantou and she appears as Tantoo Martin in the credits.)
- Who was your favourite co-star of all time and why? I don’t know. That’s kind of unfair. Gordon Tootoosis- maybe? We have the longest history, 40 years.
- Who did you go to jail with? Margot Kidder. (Kidder played Lois Lane in the 80sadaptation of Superman. Hint: They were protesting the Keystone XL pipeline together.)
GRAZIA Exclusive: Seasoned Visionary Tantoo Cardinal Soars Higher with ‘Killers of the Flower Moon,’ Alongside DiCaprio & De Niro. At 73, Tantoo Cardinal is nominated for a SAG Award for her role in Scorsese's 'Killers of the Flower Moon.'. Dive into her powerful interview with GRAZIA.
Jan 18, 2012 · Tantoo Cardinal’s legacy is a combination of acting and advocacy. Her career broke down barriers for Indigenous actors. She has used the power of positive representation to challenge negative images and stereotypes and to honour the history of Indigenous people in Canada.
Nov 23, 2021 · Tantoo Cardinal will receive the Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award at this year's Governor General's Performing Arts Awards. Watch the televised special celebrating the laureates on CBC...
