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Gary Farmer

Acting Born Jun 12, 1953 Ohsweken, Ontario, Canada 24 credits

Biography

Gary Dale Farmer (born June 12, 1953) is a versatile and esteemed Native-Canadian actor known for his compelling performances on screen. Born in Ohsweken, Ontario, Farmer has made significant contributions to film and television. He was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for his memorable performance as Nobody in the Jim Jarmusch independent western Dead Man (1995), in which he starred opposite Johnny Depp, and again for his role in Smoke Signals (1998). Gary reprised his role as Nobody for Jim Jarmusch again in "Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999), and Frank Oz cast him alongside Marlon Brando and Robert De Niro in The Score (2001). Recently Gary showed off his comedy chops as Uncle Brownie on "Reservation Dogs." Farmer's ability to portray diverse characters with authenticity and nuance has earned him acclaim in the entertainment industry. His passion for storytelling and his commitment to his craft have established him as a respected and influential figure in the world of acting.

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Known for

The West Wing

as Jack Lone Feather

Resident Alien

as Dan Twelvetrees

Full filmography

  • The West Wing (1999) as Jack Lone Feather
  • Miami Vice (1984) as Wilson
  • Longmire (2012) as Aaron Two Rivers
  • Resident Alien (2021) as Dan Twelvetrees
  • The Pretender (1996) as Vincent LaPahie
  • Zoo (2015) as Anik
  • Mutant X (2001) as Dr. Marcus
  • This Is Wonderland (2004)
  • China Beach (1988)
  • Forever Knight (1992) as Capt. Joe Stonetree
  • Our Flag Means Death (2022) as Chief Mabo
  • Reservation Dogs (2021) as Uncle Brownie
  • The Littlest Hobo (1979)
  • Police Academy (1984) as Sidewalk Store Owner
  • The English (2022) as John Clarke
  • The Curse (2023) as James Toledo
  • Graves (2016)
  • The Job (2001)
  • Rutherford Falls (2021) as Earl
  • The Republic Of Love (2004) as ted
  • Big Comfy Couch (1993) as Wobbly
  • The Red Road (2014) as Mac
  • The Score (2001) as Burt
  • Adaptation. (2002) as Buster Baxley