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Gary Farmer

Gary Farmer

Actor

Gary Dale Farmer (born June 12, 1953) is a versatile and esteemed Aboriginal 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.

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Date of Birth: 12 Jun 1953 (73 years)

Place of Birth: Ohsweken, Ontario, Canada

Filmography

Dead Man

Dead Man

1995•CR, EN
Smoke Signals

Smoke Signals

1998•EN
Quantum Cowboys

Quantum Cowboys

2023•EN
Cowboys

Cowboys

2020•EN
Blown Away

Blown Away

1993•EN
Forever Knight

Forever Knight

1992•EN
Jimmy P.

Jimmy P.

2013•EN
How We Stand

How We Stand

2026•EN
Trudell

Trudell

2005•EN
Lilies

Lilies

1997•EN, FR
The Undergrads

The Undergrads

1985
Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight

Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight

1995•EN
Indian Summer: The Oka Crisis

Indian Summer: The Oka Crisis

2006•EN
Adaptation.

Adaptation.

2002•EN, LA
The Big Empty

The Big Empty

2003•EN
The Believers

The Believers

1987•EN, ES
Police Academy

Police Academy

1984•EN
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai

Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai

1999•EN