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 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
- Quantum Cowboys as Calvin
- The Curse as James Toledo
2022
- The English as John Clarke
- Our Flag Means Death as Chief Mabo
- Heritage Minutes: Tom Longboat as Tom Longboat (voice)
2021
- Resident Alien as Dan Twelvetrees
- Reservation Dogs as Uncle Brownie
- Blood Brothers as Smoke
- Rutherford Falls as Earl
- Run Woman Run as himself
2020
- First Cow as Totillicum
- Cowboys as Robert Spottedbird
- The Dark Divide as Densmore
2019
- Santa Fake as Santa
- Blood Quantum as Moon
- Blackwater as Charles Goodman
2017
- Lake of Betrayal: The Story of Kinzua Dam as Narrator
2016
2015
- Zoo as Anik
2014
- Winter in the Blood as Lame Bull
- Rez Carz as (voice)
- The Red Road as Mac
2013
- Jimmy P. as Jack
2012
- Longmire as Aaron Two Rivers
- Path of Souls as Eddie Benton Benai
2011
- Good Neighbours as Brandt
- California Indian as Rich Knight
- Foreverland
- A Bird of the Air as Charles Ballard
2010
- A Windigo Tale as Harold
2009
- The Timekeeper as Cook
2008
- Elijah as Ray
2007
- All Hat as Billy Caan
- Intervention as Bob
- Disappearances as Herny Coville
- Moose TV
2006
- Indian Summer: The Oka Crisis as Alan Montour
- One Night with You as Momo
2005
- Trudell as Self - Actor, Friend
2004
- Evergreen as Jim
- This Is Wonderland
- A Thief Of Time as Captain Largo
- The Republic Of Love as ted
2003
- Twist as Fagin
- Dreamkeeper as Iktome
- Coyote Waits as Captain Largo
- The Big Empty as Indian Bob
2002
- Adaptation. as Buster Baxley
- Skins as Verdell Weasel Tail
- Angels Don't Sleep Here as Lou Washington
2001
- Mutant X as Dr. Marcus
- The Score as Burt
- Delivering Milo as Max
- The Job
- Dice as Ernie Ross
2000
- The Virginian as Buster
1999
- The West Wing as Jack Lone Feather
- Touched as George
- Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai as Nobody
- Heater as Ben
1998
- Smoke Signals as Arnold Joseph
- Stolen Heart as Whitaker
1997
- Lilies as Timothée
1996
- The Pretender as Vincent LaPahie
- Moonshine Highway as Hooch Wilson
- The Rez as Chief Tom
1995
- Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight as Deputy Bob Martel
- Dead Man as Nobody
1994
- Henry & Verlin as Henry
- Sioux City as Russell White
- Self Government: Talk About It ... (Writer)
1993
- Blown Away as Detective Anderson
- Ed and His Dead Mother as Big Lar
- Collateral Damage as Glen
1992
- Forever Knight as Capt. Joe Stonetree
- Big Comfy Couch as Wobbly
- The Dark Wind as Cowboy Albert Dashee
1990
- Still Life as Billy
- Sparks: The Price of Passion as Pete
1989
- Renegades as George Storm
- Powwow Highway as Philbert Bono
1988
1987
- The Big Town as Duke
- The Believers as Mover
1986
- Christmas Eve as Jody
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