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Russell Means is a Actor American born on 10 november 1939 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation (USA)
Russell Charles Means (November 10, 1939 – October 22, 2012) was an American actor, Oglala Lakota activist for the rights of Native American people and libertarian political activist. He became a prominent member of the American Indian Movement (AIM) after joining the organization in 1968, and helped organize notable events that attracted national and international media coverage.
Means was active in international issues of indigenous peoples, including working with groups in Central and South America, and with the United Nations for recognition of their rights. He was active in politics at his native Pine Ridge Indian Reservation and at the state and national level.
Beginning an acting career in 1992, he appeared in numerous films, including The Last of the Mohicans, and released his own music CD. He published his autobiography Where White Men Fear to Tread in 1995. Means died in 2012, less than a month before his 73rd birthday.
On December 29, 1997, Means was arrested for assault and battery of his 56-year-old (then) father-in-law Leon Grant, a member of the Diné (Navajo) Nation. AIM Governing General Council issued a press release to reiterate its separation from Means.
As "a grandfather with twenty-two grandchildren", Russell Means divided his time "between Chinle, Navajo Nation, Arizona, and Porcupine, South Dakota.
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Birth name Russell Charles Means
Nationality USA
Birth 10 november 1939 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation (USA)
Death 22 october 2012 (at 72 years) at Porcupine (USA)
Nationality USA
Birth 10 november 1939 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation (USA)
Death 22 october 2012 (at 72 years) at Porcupine (USA)
Means was active in international issues of indigenous peoples, including working with groups in Central and South America, and with the United Nations for recognition of their rights. He was active in politics at his native Pine Ridge Indian Reservation and at the state and national level.
Beginning an acting career in 1992, he appeared in numerous films, including The Last of the Mohicans, and released his own music CD. He published his autobiography Where White Men Fear to Tread in 1995. Means died in 2012, less than a month before his 73rd birthday.
Biography
Means was married five times; the first four marriages ended in divorce. He was married to his fifth wife, Pearl Means until his death. He had a total of 7 children and 3 adopted children, adopted in the Lakota way (Sherry Means, March 4, 2014, based on probate papers of October 19, 2014).On December 29, 1997, Means was arrested for assault and battery of his 56-year-old (then) father-in-law Leon Grant, a member of the Diné (Navajo) Nation. AIM Governing General Council issued a press release to reiterate its separation from Means.
As "a grandfather with twenty-two grandchildren", Russell Means divided his time "between Chinle, Navajo Nation, Arizona, and Porcupine, South Dakota.
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(1995)(Actor)
(1992)(Actor)
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Filmography of Russell Means (21 films)
| Year | Name | Job | Roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Days and Nights | Actor | Big Jim |
| 2012 | Sing Your Song | Actor | |
| 2012 | Tiger Eyes | Actor | Willie Ortiz |
| 2009 | Reel Injun | Actor | Himself |
| 2008 | Unearthed | Actor | Grandpa |
| 2008 | Rez Bomb | Actor | Dodds |
| 2007 | Pathfinder | Actor | Pathfinder |
| 2004 | Black Cloud | Actor | Bud |
| 2004 | The Last Shot | Actor | Russell Means |
| 2002 | Cowboy Up | Actor | Joe |
| 2002 | 29 Palms | Actor | The Chief |
| 2000 | Thomas and the Magic Railroad | Actor | Billy Twofeathers |
| 1998 | Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World | Actor | Powhatan (voice) |
| 1998 | Black Cat Run | Actor | Ten Reed |
| 1996 | The Pathfinder | Actor | Arrowhead |
| 1995 | Pocahontas | Actor | Powhatan (voice) |
| 1995 | Buffalo Girls | Actor | Sitting Bull |
| 1994 | Wagons East! | Actor | Chief |
| 1994 | Natural Born Killers | Actor | Old Indian |
| 1992 | The Last of the Mohicans | Actor | Chingachgook |
| 1992 | Incident at Oglala | Actor | Himself - Co-Founder American Indian Movement |