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Tatanka Means Biography
Birth Name:Tatanka Wanbli Sapa Xila Sabe Means
Birth Place:Rapid City, South Dakota, United States
Profession Actor, Stunts, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- Won an American Indian Film Festival Award for best supporting actor for "Tiger Eyes․"
- Started his own screen printing company focused on cultural empowerment called Tatanka Clothing
- Best known for playing Wolf in "Tiger Eyes" and Seeker Hawke in "The Host․"
- In addition to acting, he also tours as a stand-up comedian and performs with the Native American comedy group 49 Laughs Comedy
Awards
- 2012American Indian Movie Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
- 2012Red Nation Film Award of Excellence-Outstanding Actor in a Leading Role: winner
- 2013Red Nation Film Award of Excellence-Outstanding Supporting Actor in Television Mini-Series/MOW/ Cable Television Show: nominated
- 2016Red Nation Film Award of Excellence-Best Supporting Actor in TV Series/Miniseries: winner
- 2019American Indian Movie Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
- 2019Red Nation Film Award of Excellence-Outstanding Actor in a Leading Role: winner
- 2023Red Nation Honors-: winner
- 2024Red Nation Film Award of Excellence-Outstanding Lead Performance by an Actor: nominated