Gary Farmer

Gary Farmer

Known For

Police Academy

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.

Movies Featuring Gary Farmer

Cowboys

Cowboys (2020)

as Robert Spottedbird
First Cow

First Cow (2020)

as Totillicum
Blackwater

Blackwater (2019)

as Charles Goodman
Path of Souls

Path of Souls (2012)

as Eddie Benton Benai
A Bird of the Air

A Bird of the Air (2011)

as Charles Ballard
All Hat

All Hat (2007)

as Billy Caan
Disappearances

Disappearances (2007)

as Herny Coville
Trudell

Trudell (2005)

as Self - Actor, Friend
Coyote Waits

Coyote Waits (2003)

as Captain Largo
Adaptation.

Adaptation. (2002)

as Buster Baxley
Skins

Skins (2002)

as Verdell Weasel Tail
Smoke Signals

Smoke Signals (1998)

as Arnold Joseph
Lilies

Lilies (1997)

as Timothรฉe
Sioux City

Sioux City (1994)

as Russell White
Blown Away

Blown Away (1993)

as Detective Anderson
The Dark Wind

The Dark Wind (1992)

as Cowboy Albert Dashee
Renegades

Renegades (1989)

as George Storm
Powwow Highway

Powwow Highway (1989)

as Philbert Bono
Police Academy

Police Academy (1984)

as Sidewalk Store Owner