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Gary Farmer

Gary Farmer

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

Hey Viktor!
Hey Viktor!
2024
An Ode for Leviticus
An Ode for Leviticus
2024 • Leviticus
Quantum Cowboys
Quantum Cowboys
2023 • Calvin
Heritage Minutes: Tom Longboat
Heritage Minutes: Tom Longboat
2022 • Tom Longboat (voice)
Run Woman Run
Run Woman Run
2021 • himself
Blood Brothers
Blood Brothers
2021 • Smoke
Cowboys
Cowboys
2020 • Robert Spottedbird
The Dark Divide
The Dark Divide
2020 • Densmore

Full filmography

Heritage Minutes: Tom Longboat
Heritage Minutes: Tom Longboat
2022 • Tom Longboat (voice)
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Run Woman Run
Run Woman Run
2021 • himself
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Cowboys
Cowboys
2020 • Robert Spottedbird
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The Dark Divide
The Dark Divide
2020 • Densmore
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First Cow
First Cow
2020 • Totillicum
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Santa Fake
Santa Fake
2019 • Santa
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Blackwater
Blackwater
2019 • Charles Goodman
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Rez Carz
Rez Carz
2014 • (voice)
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Jimmy P.
Jimmy P.
2013 • Jack
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Path of Souls
Path of Souls
2012 • Eddie Benton Benai
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California Indian
California Indian
2011 • Rich Knight
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A Bird of the Air
A Bird of the Air
2011 • Charles Ballard
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Elijah
Elijah
2008 • Ray
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All Hat
All Hat
2007 • Billy Caan
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Disappearances
Disappearances
2007 • Herny Coville
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Trudell
Trudell
2005 • Self - Actor, Friend
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A Thief Of Time
A Thief Of Time
2004 • Captain Largo
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Dreamkeeper
Dreamkeeper
2003 • Iktome
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Coyote Waits
Coyote Waits
2003 • Captain Largo
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Twist
Twist
2003 • Fagin
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The Big Empty
The Big Empty
2003 • Indian Bob
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Adaptation.
Adaptation.
2002 • Buster Baxley
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Skins
Skins
2002 • Verdell Weasel Tail
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Angels Don't Sleep Here
Angels Don't Sleep Here
2002 • Lou Washington
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The Score
The Score
2001 • Burt
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Touched
Touched
1999 • George
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Heater
Heater
1999 • Ben
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Smoke Signals
Smoke Signals
1998 • Arnold Joseph
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Stolen Heart
Stolen Heart
1998 • Whitaker
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Lilies
Lilies
1997 • Timothée
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Moonshine Highway
Moonshine Highway
1996 • Hooch Wilson
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Dead Man
Dead Man
1995 • Nobody
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Sioux City
Sioux City
1994 • Russell White
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Blown Away
Blown Away
1993 • Detective Anderson
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The Dark Wind
The Dark Wind
1992 • Cowboy Albert Dashee
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Still Life
Still Life
1990 • Billy
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Renegades
Renegades
1989 • George Storm
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Powwow Highway
Powwow Highway
1989 • Philbert Bono
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Going to War
1985 • Old Mike
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Police Academy
Police Academy
1984 • Sidewalk Store Owner
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Tombs
Unknown year
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Ink: A Tale of Captivity
Unknown year • Alderman
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Gary Farmer – Biography, Known For & Filmography