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Producer. Soundtrack. IMDbPro Starmeter See rank. Play trailer 2:23. Wind River (2017) 24 Videos. 59 Photos. Russell Means was born an Oglala/Lakota Sioux Indian. He was the first national director of the American Indian Movement (AIM) in which role he became prominent during the 1973 standoff with the U.S. government at Wounded Knee.
- Actor, Producer, Soundtrack
- November 10, 1939
- 2 min
- October 22, 2012
From 1992 to 2012, Means appeared as an actor in numerous films and television movies, first as the chief Chingachgook in The Last of the Mohicans. He appeared as Arrowhead in the made-for-TV movie The Pathfinder (1996), his second appearance in a movie adapted from a novel by James Fenimore Cooper .
- 1968–2012
- Oglala Sioux, American
- 10, including Tatanka Means
- Libertarian (1988–2012)
Russell Means was an activist and actor who appeared in 27 movies and TV shows, including The Last of the Mohicans, Natural Born Killers, and Pocahontas. See his full list of credits and where to watch his latest projects.
Browse the latest titles featuring Russell Means, an actor and activist for American Indian rights. See his roles in documentaries, dramas, comedies, and action series.
May 10, 2024 · Alongside his activism, Means worked as an actor in television and movies. In his first and most notable role, he played Chingachgook in Michael Mann ’s adaptation of The Last of the Mohicans (1992).
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Russell Means was an Oglala/Lakota Sioux activist, actor and Libertarian candidate. He appeared in movies such as The Last of the Mohicans and Natural Born Killers.
Oct 23, 2012 · He led a 71-day armed standoff against federal agents at Wounded Knee in 1973. Later, he used film as a vehicle for his advocacy. Host Michel Martin offers a remembrance. MICHEL MARTIN, HOST: And...
