Michael Spears
Audiences on several continents know Michael Spears as a major actor whose name appears above the title. 'Dances with Wolves' remains the anchor of the filmography, thanks to Otter. '1923' counts among the most-seen credits. The first years of the career passed without much notice. The filmography numbers 19 titles, spread over a career of real scale.
Michael Spears
12 Movies
7 Series
Audiences on several continents know Michael Spears as a major actor whose name appears above the title. 'Dances with Wolves' remains the anchor of the filmography, thanks to Otter. '1923' counts among the most-seen credits. The first years of the career passed without much notice. The filmography numbers 19 titles, spread over a career of real scale.
Movies
Plays Otter
Dances with Wolves
1990
Plays Redfoot
Guns, Girls and Gambling
2012
Plays Ranger Stevens
You Can't Run Forever
2024
Plays Biscuit
The Ballad of Lefty Brown
2017
Plays Raymond Long Knife
Winter in the Blood
2014
Plays Tom Greyhorse
Imprint
2007
Plays Kutseena
The Legend of Hell's Gate: An American Conspiracy
2011
Plays Tenkill
Angels in Stardust
2014
Plays Broken Wing
Yellow Rock
2011
Plays Washakie
Shadowheart
2009
Plays Fred
The Year of the Dog
2022
Plays Bud 'One Bull' Ward
The Activist
2014
Latest Trailers
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You Can't Run Forever
Full Filmography
1923
Runs His Horse · 10 episodes
2022–2025
TV
Sitting Bull
Sitting Bull · 2 episodes
2025
TV
You Can't Run Forever
Ranger Stevens
2024
Film
1883
Comanche Trader · 1 episode
2021–2022
TV
Reservation Dogs
Danny · 1 episode
2022
TV
The Year of the Dog
Fred
2022
Film
Z Nation
Black Hoof · 1 episode
2018
TV
The Ballad of Lefty Brown
Biscuit
2017
Film
Winter in the Blood
Raymond Long Knife
2014
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Michael Spears and where are they from?
Michael Spears is 48 years old, born on December 28, 1977 in Chamberlain, South Dakota, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Michael Spears?
Michael Spears is best known for roles in Dances with Wolves, The Ballad of Lefty Brown, Guns, Girls and Gambling.
How many movies has Michael Spears been in?
Over a 36-year career (since 1990), Michael Spears has appeared in 12 movies and 6 TV shows.
What was Michael Spears's first movie?
The career of Michael Spears began with Dances with Wolves (1990).
What is Michael Spears's most recent movie or series?
Michael Spears's most recent release is Sitting Bull, which premiered on May 27, 2025.
What TV shows has Michael Spears appeared in?
On television, Michael Spears has appeared in 1883, Z Nation, 1923, Reservation Dogs.
Michael Spears
1977-12-28 · Chamberlain, South Dakota, USA
Michael Spears (born December 28, 1977) is an Indigenous American actor. He is a member of the Kul Wičaša Lakota from the Lower Brulé Sioux Tribe of South Dakota.