August Schellenberg
Birth Name:
August Schellenberg
Birth Place:
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Profession
Actor
Fast Facts
- Nominated for multiple Gemini Awards as well as Genie Awards
- Supports the Salvation Army, American Indian College Fund and the National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation
- Classically trained in drama at the National Theatre School of Canada
- Passed away at the age of 77 after a long battle with lung cancer
- Is of Metis origin, an aboriginal group native to Canada that is from Swiss-German and Mohawk Indian ancestry
- Made his feature film debut in 1971 with "Rip-Off" at the age of 35
- Most often cast in Native American roles that have included titles such as "The New World", which he has stated was his favorite character to portray
- While not acting, he has taught acting seminars at Toronto's Centre for Indigenous Theatre and York University
Awards
- 1981Genie - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role:Nominated
- 1983Genie - Best Motion Picture:Nominated
- 1983Genie - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role:Nominated
- 1991Genie - Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role:Winner
- 1992AFI Award - Best Actor in a Supporting Role:Nominated
- 1996Gemini - Best Performance by an Actor in a Guest Role in a Dramatic Series:Nominated
- 1998FAITA Award - Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Film (Lead):Winner
- 2003American Indian Movie Award - Best Actor:Winner
- 2006FAITA Award - Outstanding Supporting Actor Performance in a Film:Winner
- 2007OFTA Television Award - Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture or Miniseries:Nominated
- 2007Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Movie:Nominated
- 2010Gold Derby TV Award - TV Movie/Mini Supporting Actor of the Decade:Nominated