Gil Birmingham Biography

Fast Facts

• Is an avid supporter of various charitable organizations, including the Dreamcatcher Foundation, Project Lighthouse and Autism Speaks
• Won the 2005 American Indian LA Film and Televison Award for Outstanding Supporting Role
• In 2002, he received the First Americans in the Arts Award for Outstanding Performance in a Recurring Role
• In 2012, he won won a Philadelphia FirstGlance Film Festival award for his work in "Shouting Secrets․"
• In 1981, he earned a degree from the University of Southern California School of Policy, Planning and Development
• Got his first acting role when he was offered a part in Diana Ross' music video "Muscles․"
• Portrayed the character Conan the Barbarian in the Universal Studios theme park attraction "The Adventures of Conan: A Sword and Sorcery Spectacular․"