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Gary Farmer

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

Jun 12, 1953 (73 years old)

Place of Birth

Ohsweken, Ontario, Canada

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.

Known For

Acting
2024Hey Viktor!
2024An Ode for LeviticusLeviticus
2023Quantum CowboysCalvin
2023The CurseJames Toledo
2022Heritage Minutes: Tom LongboatTom Longboat (voice)
2022Our Flag Means DeathChief Mabo
2022The EnglishJohn Clarke
2021Run Woman Runhimself
2021Blood BrothersSmoke
2021Resident AlienDan Twelvetrees
2021Reservation DogsUncle Brownie
2021Rutherford FallsEarl
2020First CowTotillicum
2020The Dark DivideDensmore
2020CowboysRobert Spottedbird
2019Blood QuantumMoon
2019Santa FakeSanta
2019BlackwaterCharles Goodman
2017Lake of Betrayal: The Story of Kinzua DamNarrator
2016Graves
2015ZooAnik
2014Rez Carz(voice)
2014Winter in the BloodLame Bull
2014The Red RoadMac
2013Jimmy P.Jack
2012Path of SoulsEddie Benton Benai
2012LongmireAaron Two Rivers
2011Good NeighboursBrandt
2011California IndianRich Knight
2011A Bird of the AirCharles Ballard
2011Foreverland
2010A Windigo TaleHarold
2009The TimekeeperCook
2008ElijahRay
2007DisappearancesHerny Coville
2007All HatBilly Caan
2007InterventionBob
2007Moose TV
2006One Night with YouMomo
2006Indian Summer: The Oka CrisisAlan Montour
2005TrudellSelf - Actor, Friend
2004A Thief Of TimeCaptain Largo
2004The Republic Of Loveted
2004EvergreenJim
2004This Is Wonderland
2003TwistFagin
2003DreamkeeperIktome
2003The Big EmptyIndian Bob
2003Coyote WaitsCaptain Largo
2003DreamkeeperIktome
2002SkinsVerdell Weasel Tail
2002Angels Don't Sleep HereLou Washington
2002Adaptation.Buster Baxley
2001Delivering MiloMax
2001The ScoreBurt
2001The Job
2001Mutant XDr. Marcus
2001DiceErnie Ross
2000The VirginianBuster
1999HeaterBen
1999TouchedGeorge
1999Ghost Dog: The Way of the SamuraiNobody
1999The West WingJack Lone Feather
1998Smoke SignalsArnold Joseph
1998Stolen HeartWhitaker
1997LiliesTimothée
1996Moonshine HighwayHooch Wilson
1996The PretenderVincent LaPahie
1996The RezChief Tom
1995Dead ManNobody
1995Tales from the Crypt: Demon KnightDeputy Bob Martel
1994Henry & VerlinHenry
1994Sioux CityRussell White
1993Collateral DamageGlen
1993Blown AwayDetective Anderson
1993Ed and His Dead MotherBig Lar
1993Big Comfy CouchWobbly
1992The Dark WindCowboy Albert Dashee
1992Forever KnightCapt. Joe Stonetree
1990Sparks: The Price of PassionPete
1990Still LifeBilly
1989Powwow HighwayPhilbert Bono
1989RenegadesGeorge Storm
1988China Beach
1987The BelieversMover
1987The Big TownDuke
1986Christmas EveJody
1985The UndergradsCastro
1985Going to WarOld Mike
1984Police AcademySidewalk Store Owner
1984Overdrawn at the Memory BankTooby
1984Miami ViceWilson
1979The Littlest Hobo
1976For the Record
-Tombs
-Ink: A Tale of CaptivityAlderman
-Lord Have Mercy!Marty C Marten
Directing
1994Self Government: Talk About ItDirector
1994Self Government: Talk About ItAssistant Director
1992Forever KnightDirector
Writing
1994Self Government: Talk About ItWriter