Steve Reevis
Steve Reevis | |
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| Born | August 14, 1962 Browning, Montana, U.S. |
| Died | December 7, 2017 (aged 55) Missoula, Montana, U.S. |
| Years active | 1988–2017 |
| Spouse |
Macile Reevis (m. 1984) |
Steve Reevis (August 14, 1962 – December 7, 2017) was a Blackfeet Native American actor. The role of Shep Proudfoot in the Academy Award-winning film Fargo (1996) is perhaps the best known performance by Reevis.
Biography
Steve Reevis grew up on the Blackfeet Reservation. Reevis graduated from South Dakota's Flandreau Indian School and attended Haskell Indian Junior College[1] in Lawrence, Kansas, where he received a degree in arts.
Reevis' first movie job was as a stunt rider in the 1987 film War Party, which also had his brother, Tim, who later performed in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show at Disneyland Paris. Reevis' first acting role, in 1988, was in Universal's Twins. He had a nonspeaking role as Cheyenne Warrior #1 in the Academy Award-winning Dances with Wolves in 1990.[citation needed] In 1993, he was cast as the Apache scout, Chato, in Geronimo: An American Legend starring Wes Studi as the titular warrior.[2][3][4] Reevis played the Native American lead role in Last of the Dogmen (1995) with Tom Berenger.[5][6]
In 1996, Reevis received an award from First Americans in the Arts (FAITA) for his supporting roles in both the critically acclaimed film Fargo and in the made-for-television movie Crazy Horse. In 2004, he repeated this honor for his work on the ABC series Line of Fire.[citation needed] Reevis appeared in Columbia’s 2003 film The Missing, in the 2005 remake of The Longest Yard,[7] and in TNT's 2005 miniseries Into the West. Reevis also appeared on Fox's drama series Bones.
Reevis died on December 7, 2017, of undisclosed causes in Missoula, Montana, at the age of 55.[8]
Selected filmography
- Twins (1988) - Native American
- Dances with Wolves (1990) - Sioux #1/Warrior #1
- Geronimo: An American Legend (1993) – Chato
- Last of the Dogmen (1995) - Yellow Wolf
- Wild Bill (1995) - Sioux Chief
- Fargo (1996) – Shep Proudfoot
- Crazy Horse (1996)
- The Missing (2003) – Two Stone
- The Longest Yard (2005) – Baby Face Bob
- Into the West (2005) – Older Loved By The Buffalo
- Comanche Moon (2008) – Worm
- Road to Paloma (2013)
Television
- Promised Land - episode "The Outrage" (1997) - Sheriff Lamont Nez
- Walker, Texas Ranger - episode "Mayday" (1997) - Jake Stonecrow
- JAG - episode "The Return of Jimmy Blackhorse" (1998) - Sammy Wheeler
- Walker, Texas Ranger - episode "Way of the Warrior" (1999) - John Wolf / Lone Wolf.
- Bones - episode "The Man in the Bear" (2005) - Sherman Rivers
References
- ^ Cottrell, Chris. "Haskell runners enjoyed another memorable year", Lawrence Journal-World, December 25, 1985, p. 13. Retrieved May 23, 2013.
- ^ Hicks, Chris. "'Geronimo' is not the story of Geronimo", Deseret News, December 10, 1993, p. W3. Retrieved May 23, 2013.
- ^ Cherry, Nanciann. "'Geronimo' tale of man waging a losing battle", Toledo Blade, December 11, 1993, pp. P1, P4. Retrieved May 23, 2013.
- ^ Calhoun Times. "Flutist, actor to perform at New Echota Saturday". July 10, 2002, p. 3A. Retrieved May 23, 2013.
- ^ Turan, Kenneth. "'Dogmen' Charms With Its Familiarity", Los Angeles Times, September 8, 1995. Retrieved May 23, 2013.
- ^ Paseman, Lloyd. "'Dogmen' a satisfying adventure" (Review). Eugene Register-Guard, September 15, 1995, p. 17D. Retrieved May 23, 2013.
- ^ Cauthron, Randy M. "Updating 'The Longest Yard'" The Daily Reporter (Spencer, Iowa), June 3, 2005, p. 7. Retrieved May 23, 2013.
- ^ "Steve Reevis, 'Fargo,' 'Dancing With Wolves' Actor, Dies at 55". The Hollywood Reporter. Associated Press. December 8, 2017. ISSN 0018-3660.
External links
- Steve Reevis at IMDb
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