Chief Dan George

Chief Dan George was a highly acclaimed Native American Actor who became famous in the movie LITTLE BIG MAN. In 1970, George received the nomination of Best Supporting Actor for his role as 'Old Lodge Skins' in the film, "Little Big Man." "Smith" (1969), "A Bon Pied, Bon Oeil" (1972), "The Special London Bridge Special" (1972), "Cancel My Reservation" (1972), "A Different Drum" (1974), "Chief Dan George Speaks" (1974), "Alien Thunder" (1974), "Harry And Tonto" (1974), "The Bears And I" (1974), "Cold Journey" (1975), "The Outlaw Josey Wales" (1976), "Shadow Of The Hawk" (1976), "Americathon" (1979), "Spirit Of The Wind", "Nothing Personal" (1980), and his television appearances, "The Incredible Hulk", "Matt And Jenny", "McCloud", "V.I.P.-Schaukel", "Marcus Welby, M.D.", Cade's County", "Bonanza", "The High Chaparral", "The Beachcombers", and "Centennial." George also became a stage actor appearing in the play, "The Ecstasy of Rita Joe" in 1967. Chief Dan George was also a successful poet writing the books, "My Heart Soars" (1974), and My Spirit Soars" (1982). George also recited his famous work, "Lament For Confederation" at the Canadian Centennial Celebrations in Vancouver, British Columbia, in 1967, and he also became an influential speaker on the rights of the native peoples of North America.