Floyd 'Red Crow' Westerman
Biography
Floyd Red Crow Westerman was born on August 17, 1936, on the Lake Traverse Indian Reservation in South Dakota. A Dakota Sioux musician, political activist, and actor, his tribal name was Kanghi Duta, which means Red Crow. He was known for his talents as a singer and songwriter, performing with artists such as Willie Nelson, Bonnie Raitt, Don Henley, and Kris Kristofferson, and as a political advocate for indigenous and environmental causes. As an actor, he had known credits spanning over twenty years on both the big and small screen, with film appearances including Dances with Wolves, The Doors, and Northern Exposure. He passed away on December 13, 2007, at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles following a long battle with leukemia.
Career overview
Floyd Red Crow Westerman was born on August 17, 1936, on the Lake Traverse Indian Reservation in South Dakota. A member of the Dakota Sioux nation, his tribal name was Kanghi Duta, which means Red Crow. Known for years as a renaissance man for his many talents, dedication, and passion, Westerman was a political advocate for indigenous and environmental causes worldwide, a popular singer and songwriter, and an accomplished actor on the big and small screen for over 20 years. As a musician, he performed with stars such as Willie Nelson, Bonnie Raitt, Don Henley, and Kris Kristofferson, among others.
Westerman was known for his film work, including appearances in Dances with Wolves, The Doors, and New Age, as referenced by his Czech film database titles. Throughout his career, he merged his life experiences with his artistry, which also included a series of bronze sculptures in his later endeavors.
Westerman passed away on December 13, 2007, at the age of 71, at Cedars Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles following a long battle with leukemia. His career spanned decades across music, political activism, and acting, leaving behind a legacy as a prominent Dakota Sioux artist and advocate.
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Full Filmography
39 titles- Holy Man: The USA vs. Douglas White (2011)
- Swing Vote (2008) as Chief Running Bear
- The Legend of Tillamook's Gold (2006) as Standing Elk
- Hidalgo (2004) as Chief Eagle Horn
- Dreamkeeper (2003) as Iron Spoon
- Graduation Night (2003) as Old Man
- Last Party 2000 (2001) as Self
- Making a Noise: A Native American Musical Journey with Robbie Robertson (1999) as Self - Sioux
- Naturally Native (1999) as Chairman Pico
- Mythos Hollywood - Das Geheimnis des Erfolgs (1998) as Self
- Dharma & Greg (1997) as George Littlefox
- The Brave (1997) as Papa
- Dusting Cliff 7 (1997) as Indian Bob
- Millennium (1996) as Old Indian
- Baywatch Nights (1995) as Wahote
- Buffalo Girls (1995) as No Ears
- Jonathan of the Bears (1995) as Chief Tawanka
- Siringo (1995) as Plenty Wounds
- Lakota Woman: Siege at Wounded Knee (1994) as Mary's Grandfather
- Walker Texas Ranger 3: Deadly Reunion (1994) as Uncle Ray
- The X-Files (1993) as Albert Hosteen
- Walker, Texas Ranger (1993) as Uncle Ray Firewalker
- Walker, Texas Ranger: One Riot, One Ranger (1993) as Uncle Ray Firewalker
- The Broken Chain (1993) as Tribe Elder
- Rio Shannon (1993) as Gabriel
- The Dakota Conflict (1993)
- Earth and the American Dream (1992) as Reader (voice)
- Legends of the West (1992) as Co-Host / Self - Sitting Bull
- The Doors (1991) as Shaman
- Clearcut (1991) as Wilf Redwing
- Northern Exposure (1990) as One-Who-Waits
- Captain Planet and the Planeteers (1990)
- Dances with Wolves (1990) as Ten Bears
- The Making of 'Dances with Wolves' (1990) as Himself
- Renegades (1989) as Red Crow
- Powwow Highway (1989) as CB Radio Voice (voice)
- MacGyver (1985) as Two Eagles
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Uncle Ashie Nakai
- One Planet as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Floyd 'Red Crow' Westerman best known for?
Floyd 'Red Crow' Westerman is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Hidalgo (2004), Dharma & Greg (1997), The Brave (1997), Millennium (1996).
When and where was Floyd 'Red Crow' Westerman born?
Floyd 'Red Crow' Westerman was born on August 17, 1936. They passed away on December 13, 2007.
How many credits does Floyd 'Red Crow' Westerman have?
Floyd 'Red Crow' Westerman has accumulated over 39 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1984 to 2011.
What is Floyd 'Red Crow' Westerman's background in cinema and television?
Floyd Red Crow Westerman was born on August 17, 1936, on the Lake Traverse Indian Reservation in South Dakota. A Dakota Sioux musician, political activist, and actor, his tribal name was Kanghi Duta, which means Red Crow. He was known for his talents as a singer and songwriter, performing with artists such as Willie Ne...