Gary Farmer

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Characters played by Gary Farmer

Nobody — Dead Man (1995)

Nobody is a large Native American man who finds Blake wounded and explains that the bullet near his heart makes him a walking dead man. Believing Blake to be the reincarnation of the poet William Blake, he protects and guides him westward, ultimately arranging his canoe burial and farewell at sea.

Sidewalk Store Owner — Police Academy (1984)

Vendor operating a street stall.

Deputy Bob Martel — Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight (1995)

Sheriff deputy in Demon Knight.

Burt — The Score (2001)

Nick's experienced associate who initially intimidates Jack into leaving town. During the heist, he poses as a garbage truck driver to deliver computer components needed to bypass the security system.

Moon — Blood Quantum (2019)

Travels with Joseph and Lysol to retrieve the restrained, zombified Lilith and drive her back to the reservation compound.

Iktome — Dreamkeeper (2003)

Iktome is a spider and trickster figure appearing in several of the traditional stories Grandpa tells during the journey. Although the plot does not detail a separate encounter involving Iktome, these stories contribute to the cultural lessons that shape Shane's growing understanding of Grandpa and his heritage.

Captain Largo — A Thief Of Time (2004)

Senior police commander overseeing operations, balances bureaucratic duties with field support

Herny Coville — Disappearances (2007)

Henry Coville, whose name is spelled differently in the plot summary, is described as an inscrutable whiskey smuggler. He joins Quebec Bill, Quebec Bill's son Wild Bill, and hired man Rat Kinneson on their journey across the border into the Canadian wilderness.

Lame Bull — Winter in the Blood (2014)

Lame Bull is connected to Virgil’s family farm and confronts Virgil over his behavior as tensions rise there. Workers are demanding their wages, and his confrontation adds to the pressure Virgil faces on returning home. The summary does not specify more about their relationship.

Robert Spottedbird — Cowboys (2020)

Robert Spottedbird is Troy’s drug-addiction rehabilitation counselor. When Troy and Joe arrive after their truck breaks down, Robert is shocked but allows them to stay overnight. He later protects them by telling the pursuing authorities that he never saw Joe with Troy, briefly helping the pair remain hidden.

Santa — Santa Fake (2019)

Santa is the real Santa Claus, whom Pat encounters after blacking out. He reveals that he is 1,749 years old and wishes to retire, then offers Pat the chance to apprentice under him and eventually take over his work. Pat accepts, and they fly together to the North Pole.

Calvin — Quantum Cowboys (2023)

Calvin appears in the story’s opening reflection on the many-worlds interpretation, alongside companions who question whether an unobserved event would be remembered and whether memories can be trusted. His framing introduces the film’s recurring uncertainty about reality, recollection, and events seeming to repeat, linking those ideas to Frank and Bruno’s journey.

Career Overview

Gary Farmer has 90 screen credits in a career dating back to 1984. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Navajo Tribal Police Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Dead Man, The Score, First Cow. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
90
Birth Date
1953-06-12
Birth Place
Ohsweken, Ontario, Canada

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q1309821), public domain (CC0).