Gary Farmer
Known for: Acting
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.
Filmography
Series
The West Wing
Jack Lone Feather
1999
Series
American Playhouse
Tooby
1982
Series
Miami Vice
Wilson
1984
Series
Longmire
Aaron Two Rivers
2012
Series
The Pretender
Vincent LaPahie
1996
Series
Resident Alien
Dan Twelvetrees
2021
Series
Mutant X
Dr. Marcus
2001
Series
China Beach
1988
Series
Zoo
Anik
2015
Series
This Is Wonderland
2004
Series
Forever Knight
Capt. Joe Stonetree
1992
Series
Our Flag Means Death
Chief Mabo
2022
Series
Reservation Dogs
Uncle Brownie
2021
Series
Graves
2016
Series
The Littlest Hobo
1979
Film
Police Academy
Sidewalk Store Owner
1984
Series
The Job
2001
Series
The Curse
James Toledo
2023
Series
Rutherford Falls
Earl
2021
Series
The English
John Clarke
2022
Film
Adaptation.
Buster Baxley
2002
Film
The Score
Burt
2001
Film
Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight
Deputy Bob Martel
1995
Series
Big Comfy Couch
Wobbly
1993
Series
For the Record
1976
Film
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
Nobody
1999
Film
First Cow
Totillicum
2020
Series
The Red Road
Mac
2014
Film
Dead Man
Nobody
1995
Series
The Rez
Chief Tom
1996
Film
The Big Empty
Indian Bob
2003
Film
Blood Quantum
Moon
2019
Film
A Bird of the Air
Charles Ballard
2011
Film
The Believers
Mover
1987
Film
Swing Vote
Curly
2008
Film
Delivering Milo
Max
2001
Series
Dice
Ernie Ross
2001
Film
Ed and His Dead Mother
Big Lar
1993
Series
Indian Summer: The Oka Crisis
Alan Montour
2006
Film
Route 666
Shaman
2001
Film
The Big Town
Duke
1987
Film
Margie Claus
(voice)
2027
Film
Blown Away
Detective Anderson
1993
Film
Jimmy P.
Jack
2013
Film
Angels Don't Sleep Here
Lou Washington
2002
Film
Dreamkeeper
Iktome
2003
Film
Plymouth
Todd
1991
Film
Blood Brothers
Smoke
2021
Film
Powwow Highway
Philbert Bono
1989
Film
Skins
Verdell Weasel Tail
2002
Film
Winter in the Blood
Lame Bull
2014
Film
The Republic Of Love
Ted
2004
Film
Trudell
Self - Actor, Friend
2005
Film
One Night with You
Momo
2006
Film
Disappearances
Herny Coville
2007
Film
The Undergrads
Castro
1985
Film
Smoke Signals
Arnold Joseph
1998
Film
Renegades
George Storm
1989
Film
A Thief Of Time
Captain Largo
2004
Series
Lord Have Mercy!
Marty C Marten
Film
Good Neighbours
Brandt
2011
How We Stand
2026
Film
Overdrawn at the Memory Bank
Tooby
1984
Film
Lilies
Timothée
1997
Series
Dreamkeeper
Iktome
2003
Film
Sparks: The Price of Passion
Pete
1990
Film
Cowboys
Robert Spottedbird
2020
Film
Moonshine Highway
Hooch Wilson
1996
Film
Sioux City
Russell White
1994
Film
Run Woman Run
himself
2021
Film
Quantum Cowboys
Calvin
2023
Film
The Dark Divide
Densmore
2020
Film
Santa Fake
Santa
2019
Film
The Virginian
Buster
2000
Film
3 Needles
Winker at Support Group
2005
Series
Moose TV
2007
Film
Intervention
Bob
2007
Film
Twist
Fagin
2003
Film
Blackwater
Charles Goodman
2019
Film
California Indian
Rich Knight
2011
Film
The Dark Wind
Cowboy Albert Dashee
1992
Film
An Ode for Leviticus
Leviticus
2024
Film
Rez Carz
(voice)
2014
Film
Christmas Eve
Jody
1986
Film
Coyote Waits
Captain Largo
2003
Film
Heritage Minutes: Tom Longboat
Tom Longboat (voice)
2022
Film
The Incredible 25th Year of Mitzi Bearclaw
Oliver Yellowdog
2019
Film
Hey, Viktor!
2024
Film
Foreverland
Moe
2011
Film
All Hat
Billy Caan
2007
Ink: A Tale of Captivity
Alderman
2010
Film
Evergreen
Jim
2004
Film
Elijah
Ray
2008
Film
Henry & Verlin
Henry
1994
Film
Touched
George
1999
Film
Still Life
Billy
1990
Film
Doing Life
First Prisoner
1986
Film
The Timekeeper
Cook
2009
Film
Heater
Ben
1999
Film
Path of Souls
Eddie Benton Benai
2012
Film
A Windigo Tale
Harold
2010
Going to War
Old Mike
1985
Film
Stolen Heart
Whitaker
1998
Collateral Damage
Glen
1993
Film
Lake of Betrayal: The Story of Kinzua Dam
Narrator
2017
Film
Blue City Slammers
Doug
1988