Portrait of Jay Tavare

Jay Tavare

Acting

Biography

Jay's acting performances in several Oscar winning films--with some of our era's most talented and acclaimed directors and actors--are the natural outcome of his eclectic life experiences and the direct result of his intense focus on excellence and dedication to authentic characters. Jay's onscreen roles include Pathfinder (Marcus Nispel, 2007), The Missing (Ron Howard, 2003), Cold Mountain (Anthony Minghella, 2003), Adaptation (Spike Jonze, 2002).

Born: June 18, 1968

Place of Birth: Navajo, United States

Filmography

2015
The Revenant

as Native American Voices (uncredited)

2015
Bone Tomahawk

as Sharp Teeth

2011
Vatos Locos

as Jimmy Cavera

2008
Turok: Son of Stone

as Koba (voice)

2007
Pathfinder

as Blackwing

2005
Into the West

as Chief Prairie Fire

2003
Cold Mountain

as Swimmer

2003
The Missing

as Kayitah

2002
Adaptation.

as Matthew Osceola

2002
CSI: Miami

as Manny Ortega

1996
Executive Decision

as Terrorist

1994
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The First Circle

as Luke Barlow