August Schellenberg Biography

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