Gary Farmer
Born: 1953-06-12 in Ohsweken, Ontario, Canada
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
2024
- Hey Viktor!
- An Ode for Leviticus as Leviticus
2023
- The Curse as James Toledo
- Quantum Cowboys as Calvin
2022
- Our Flag Means Death as Chief Mabo
- The English as John Clarke
- Heritage Minutes: Tom Longboat as Tom Longboat (voice)
2021
- Resident Alien as Dan Twelvetrees
- Reservation Dogs as Uncle Brownie
- Rutherford Falls as Earl
- Blood Brothers as Smoke
- Run Woman Run as himself
2020
- First Cow as Totillicum
- The Dark Divide as Densmore
- Cowboys as Robert Spottedbird
2019
- Blood Quantum as Moon
- Blackwater as Charles Goodman
- Santa Fake as Santa
- The Incredible 25th Year of Mitzi Bearclaw as Oliver Yellowdog
2017
- Lake of Betrayal: The Story of Kinzua Dam as Narrator
2016
2015
- Zoo as Anik
2014
- The Red Road as Mac
- Rez Carz as (voice)
- Winter in the Blood as Lame Bull
2013
- Jimmy P. as Jack
2012
- Longmire as Aaron Two Rivers
- Path of Souls as Eddie Benton Benai
2011
- A Bird of the Air as Charles Ballard
- California Indian as Rich Knight
- Foreverland as Moe
- Good Neighbours as Brandt
2010
- A Windigo Tale as Harold
- Ink: A Tale of Captivity as Alderman
2009
- The Timekeeper as Cook
2008
- Swing Vote as Curly
- Elijah as Ray
2007
- Disappearances as Herny Coville
- Moose TV
- All Hat as Billy Caan
- Intervention as Bob
2006
- Indian Summer: The Oka Crisis as Alan Montour
- One Night with You as Momo
2004
- This Is Wonderland
- A Thief Of Time as Captain Largo
- The Republic Of Love as Ted
- Evergreen as Jim
2003
- The Big Empty as Indian Bob
- Dreamkeeper as Iktome
- Dreamkeeper as Iktome
- Coyote Waits as Captain Largo
- Twist as Fagin
2002
- Adaptation. as Buster Baxley
- Skins as Verdell Weasel Tail
- Angels Don't Sleep Here as Lou Washington
2001
2000
- The Virginian as Buster
1999
- The West Wing as Jack Lone Feather
- Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai as Nobody
- Heater as Ben
- Touched as George
1998
- Smoke Signals as Arnold Joseph
- Stolen Heart as Whitaker
1997
- Lilies as Timothée
1996
- The Pretender as Vincent LaPahie
- The Rez as Chief Tom
- Moonshine Highway as Hooch Wilson
1995
- Dead Man as Nobody
- Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight as Deputy Bob Martel
1994
- Sioux City as Russell White
- Henry & Verlin as Henry
- Self Government: Talk About It ... (Director)
1993
- Big Comfy Couch as Wobbly
- Blown Away as Detective Anderson
- Ed and His Dead Mother as Big Lar
- Collateral Damage as Glen
1992
- Forever Knight as Capt. Joe Stonetree
- The Dark Wind as Cowboy Albert Dashee
1991
- Plymouth as Todd
1990
- Still Life as Billy
- Sparks: The Price of Passion as Pete
1989
- Powwow Highway as Philbert Bono
- Renegades as George Storm
1988
- China Beach
- Blue City Slammers as Doug
1987
- The Believers as Mover
- The Big Town as Duke
1986
- Christmas Eve as Jody
- Doing Life as First Prisoner
1985
- The Undergrads as Castro
- Going to War as Old Mike
1984
- Miami Vice as Wilson
- Police Academy as Sidewalk Store Owner
- Overdrawn at the Memory Bank as Tooby