Biography
Gary Dale Farmer (born June 12, 1953) is a versatile and esteemed Native-Canadian actor known for his compelling performances on screen. Born in Ohsweken, Ontario, Farmer has made significant contributions to film and television. He was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for his memorable performance as Nobody in the Jim Jarmusch independent western Dead Man (1995), in which he starred opposite Johnny Depp, and again for his role in Smoke Signals (1998). Gary reprised his role as Nobody for Jim Jarmusch again in "Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999), and Frank Oz cast him alongside Marlon Brando and Robert De Niro in The Score (2001). Recently Gary showed off his comedy chops as Uncle Brownie on "Reservation Dogs." Farmer's ability to portray diverse characters with authenticity and nuance has earned him acclaim in the entertainment industry. His passion for storytelling and his commitment to his craft have established him as a respected and influential figure in the world of acting.
Acted in 101
2020s
- 2027
- 2026
Ghost Lake
Chairman Stone
- 2024
Hey, Viktor!
Movie
An Ode for Leviticus
Leviticus
- 2023
Quantum Cowboys
Calvin
- 2022
Heritage Minutes: Tom Longboat
Tom Longboat (voice)
- 2021
- 2020
Cowboys
Robert Spottedbird
2010s
- 2019
The Incredible 25th Year of Mitzi Bearclaw
Oliver Yellowdog
Blackwater
Charles Goodman
- 2016
- 2015
- 2014
Winter in the Blood
Lame Bull
Rez Carz
(voice)
- 2013
- 2012
Path of Souls
Eddie Benton Benai
- 2011
Foreverland
Moe
Good Neighbours
Brandt
- 2010
A Windigo Tale
Harold
2000s
- 2009
The Timekeeper
Cook
- 2008
Elijah
Ray
- 2007
All Hat
Billy Caan
Moose TV
TV
Disappearances
Herny Coville
Intervention
Bob
- 2006
One Night with You
Momo
Indian Summer: The Oka Crisis
Alan Montour · 2 episodes
- 2005
3 Needles
Winker at Support Group
- 2004
A Thief Of Time
Captain Largo
Evergreen
Jim
- 2003
Dreamkeeper
Iktome
Dreamkeeper
Iktome · 2 episodes
Coyote Waits
Captain Largo
Twist
Fagin
- 2002
- 2001
Dice
Ernie Ross · 6 episodes
- 2000
The Virginian
Buster
1990s
- 1999
Touched
George
Heater
Ben
- 1998
Stolen Heart
Whitaker
- 1997
Lilies
Timothée
- 1996
Moonshine Highway
Hooch Wilson
The Rez
Chief Tom · 13 episodes
- 1995
- 1994
Henry & Verlin
Henry
- 1993
- 1992
The Dark Wind
Cowboy Albert Dashee
- 1991
- 1990
Still Life
Billy
Sparks: The Price of Passion
Pete
1980s
- 1989
Powwow Highway
Philbert Bono
- 1988
Blue City Slammers
Doug
- 1987
- 1986
Christmas Eve
Jody
Unnatural Causes
(uncredited)
Doing Life
First Prisoner
- 1985
The Undergrads
Castro
- 1984
Overdrawn at the Memory Bank
Tooby
- 1982
1970s
- 1979
- 1976
For the Record
TV
No release date
Lord Have Mercy!
Marty C Marten · 13 episodes
Directed 2
1990s
- 1994
Self Government: Talk About It
Director, Assistant Director
- 1992
Wrote 1
1990s
- 1994
Self Government: Talk About It
Writer
Appearances3
2020s
- 2021
Run Woman Run
himself
2010s
- 2017
Lake of Betrayal: The Story of Kinzua Dam
Narrator
2000s
- 2005
Trudell
Self - Actor, Friend