Dennis Banks
Biography
Dennis Banks works in acting. Born April 12, 1937 in Leech Lake Indian Reservation, Minnesota, USA. Archytele tracks 12 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
12 titles- The Last of the Mohicans (1992) as Ongewasgone
- Thunderheart (1992) as Self
- Making a Noise: A Native American Musical Journey with Robbie Robertson (1999) as Self - AIM leader (archive footage)
- Vow of Silence: The Assassination of Annie Mae (2024) as Self - AIM Co-Founder (archive footage)
- Incident at Oglala (1992) as Self - Co-Founder American Indian Movement
- War Party (1988) as Ben Crowkiller
- Older Than America (2008) as Pete Goodfeather
- Warrior: The Life of Leonard Peltier (1991) as Self - American Indian Movement
- California Indian (2011) as Himself
- Broken Rainbow (1985) as Self - American Indian Movement
- All Power to the People! (1996) as Self (archive footage)
- A Good Day to Die (2010) as Self - Co-Founder, American Indian Movement; Ojibwa
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Dennis Banks best known for?
Dennis Banks is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Last of the Mohicans (1992), Thunderheart (1992), Vow of Silence: The Assassination of Annie Mae (2024).
When and where was Dennis Banks born?
Dennis Banks was born on April 12, 1937 in Leech Lake Indian Reservation, Minnesota, USA.
How many credits does Dennis Banks have?
Dennis Banks has accumulated over 12 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1985 to 2024.
What is Dennis Banks's background in cinema and television?
Dennis Banks (1937-2007) was an Ojibwe Native American activist, teacher, and author. He was a longtime leader of the American Indian Movement (AIM), which he co-founded in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 1968 to represent urban Indians.
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Vow of Silence: The Assassination of Annie Mae (2024) as Self - AIM Co-Founder (archive footage) — aged about 87
- The Last of the Mohicans (1992) as Ongewasgone — aged about 55
- Thunderheart (1992) as Self — aged about 55
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