Chief Dan George was a celebrated Native American actor and author born in Vancouver, Canada on July 24, 1899. He was nominated for an Academy Award for his performance in Little Big Man and wrote the book My Heart Soars. In recognition of his accomplishments, the Canada Post issued a postage stamp in his honor.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

💰 Net worth: $100K - $1M

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About

Academy Award-nominated Native American actor and author of My Heart Soars. The Canada Post issued a postage stamp in his honor.

Before Fame

He held a number of odd jobs, including longshoreman, construction worker, and school bus driver. Before beginning his television acting career, he was also the Band Chief of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation.

Trivia

He received his first acting gig, in the CBC series, Cariboo Country, when he was sixty years old.

Family Life

He was born Geswanouth Slahoot in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Several of his grandchildren and great grandchildren, including Charlene Aleck and Lee Maracle, became actors and/or Writers.

Associated With

He co-starred with Dustin Hoffman in the 1970 film, Little Big Man, for which he became an Academy Award nominee in the category of Best Supporting Actor.

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