Portrait of Gary Farmer

Gary Farmer

Acting

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.

Born: June 12, 1953

Place of Birth: Ohsweken, Ontario, Canada

Filmography

2024
2023
The Curse

as James Toledo

2023
2022
The English

as John Clarke

2022
Heritage Minutes: Tom Longboat

as Tom Longboat (voice)

2022
2021
Reservation Dogs

as Uncle Brownie

2021
2021
Run Woman Run

as himself

2021
2021
Resident Alien

as Dan Twelvetrees

2020
Cowboys

as Robert Spottedbird

2020
The Dark Divide

as Densmore

2020
First Cow

as Totillicum

2019
Santa Fake

as Santa

2019
2019
Blackwater

as Charles Goodman

2016
2015
Zoo

as Anik

2014
2014
Rez Carz

as (voice)

2014
2013
Jimmy P.

as Jack

2012
Longmire

as Aaron Two Rivers

2012
Path of Souls

as Eddie Benton Benai

2011
California Indian

as Rich Knight

2011
A Bird of the Air

as Charles Ballard

2011
2010
2009
2008
Elijah

as Ray

2007
All Hat

as Billy Caan

2007
Disappearances

as Herny Coville

2007
2005
Trudell

as Self - Actor, Friend

2004
A Thief Of Time

as Captain Largo

2004
Evergreen

as Jim

2003
Dreamkeeper

as Iktome

2003
Coyote Waits

as Captain Largo

2003
Twist

as Fagin

2003
The Big Empty

as Indian Bob

2002
Adaptation.

as Buster Baxley

2002
Skins

as Verdell Weasel Tail

2002
Angels Don't Sleep Here

as Lou Washington

2001
Dice

as Ernie Ross

2001
Mutant X

as Dr. Marcus

2001
The Score

as Burt

2001
2000
The Virginian

as Buster

1999
The West Wing

as Jack Lone Feather

1999
Touched

as George

1999
Heater

as Ben

1998
Smoke Signals

as Arnold Joseph

1998
Stolen Heart

as Whitaker

1997
Lilies

as Timothée

1996
The Pretender

as Vincent LaPahie

1996
Moonshine Highway

as Hooch Wilson

1996
The Rez

as Chief Tom

1995
Dead Man

as Nobody

1995
1994
Sioux City

as Russell White

1994
1993
Blown Away

as Detective Anderson

1992
The Dark Wind

as Cowboy Albert Dashee

1992
Forever Knight

as Capt. Joe Stonetree

1992
1990
Still Life

as Billy

1989
Renegades

as George Storm

1989
Powwow Highway

as Philbert Bono

1987
1987
1986
1985
1984
Miami Vice

as Wilson

1984
Police Academy

as Sidewalk Store Owner

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Lord Have Mercy!

as Marty C Marten