Chief Dan George
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Between leads and extras sits Chief Dan George, a solid Canadian actor, second or third on the call sheet rather than first. By now the career is long enough to have its own shape. Playing Lone Watie in 'The Outlaw Josey Wales' put his face in front of a much larger audience. 'Little Big Man' adds a second point of recognition.
Chief Dan George
11 Movies
5 Series
Between leads and extras sits Chief Dan George, a solid Canadian actor, second or third on the call sheet rather than first. By now the career is long enough to have its own shape. Playing Lone Watie in 'The Outlaw Josey Wales' put his face in front of a much larger audience. 'Little Big Man' adds a second point of recognition.
Movies
Plays Lone Watie
The Outlaw Josey Wales
1976
Plays Old Lodge Skins
Little Big Man
1970
Plays Sam Two Feathers
Harry and Tonto
1974
Plays Sam Birdwater
Americathon
1979
Plays Chief Peter A-Tas-Ka-Nay
The Bears and I
1974
Plays Oscar
Nothing Personal
1980
Plays Old Bear
Cancel My Reservation
1972
Plays Ol' Antoine
Smith!
1969
Plays Sounding Sky
Alien Thunder
1974
Plays Old Man Hawk
Shadow of the Hawk
1976
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The Outlaw Josey Wales
Full Filmography
Nothing Personal
Oscar
1980
Film
The Incredible Hulk
Lone Wolf · 1 episode
1978–1979
TV
Americathon
Sam Birdwater
1979
Film
Spirit of the Wind
Moses
1979
Film
Shadow of the Hawk
Old Man Hawk
1976
Film
The Outlaw Josey Wales
Lone Watie
1976
Film
Harry and Tonto
Sam Two Feathers
1974
Film
The Bears and I
Chief Peter A-Tas-Ka-Nay
1974
Film
Alien Thunder
Sounding Sky
1974
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chief Dan George still alive?
Chief Dan George passed away on September 23, 1981 at age 82.
What are the most famous roles of Chief Dan George?
Chief Dan George is best known for roles in The Outlaw Josey Wales, Little Big Man, Harry and Tonto.
How many movies has Chief Dan George been in?
Over a 18-year career (since 1963), Chief Dan George has appeared in 11 movies and 5 TV shows.
What was Chief Dan George's first movie?
The career of Chief Dan George began with The Education of Phyllistine (1963).
What is Chief Dan George's most recent movie or series?
Chief Dan George's most recent release is Nothing Personal, which premiered on March 28, 1980.
What TV shows has Chief Dan George appeared in?
On television, Chief Dan George has appeared in The Incredible Hulk, Bonanza, Kung Fu, McCloud.
Chief Dan George
1899-07-24 · British Columbia, Canada
Chief Dan George OC (July 24, 1899 – September 23, 1981) was a chief of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation, a Coast Salish band whose Indian reserve is located on Burrard Inlet in the southeast area of the District of North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He was also an actor, musician, poet and author; his best-known written work was "My Heart Soars". As an actor, he is best remembered for portraying Old Lodge Skins opposite Dustin Hoffman in Little Big Man (1970), for which he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.