Chief Dan George

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Characters played by Chief Dan George

Old Lodge Skins — Little Big Man (1970)

Old Lodge Skins is a goodhearted tribal leader who raises Jack Crabb after Jack is rescued as a child. He later welcomes Jack back, survives the destruction of his camp, and is saved by Jack after becoming blind and elderly. At the end, he attempts to die with dignity at a burial ground, but returns when the rain convinces him that his magic still works.

Lone Watie — The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976)

Elderly Cherokee guide who travels with Wales and becomes a close friend.

Old Man Hawk — Shadow of the Hawk (1976)

Old Man Hawk is a Native American shaman and Mike’s grandfather. He enlists Maureen, a freelance reporter, to track down Mike and calls him back to the village. As the tribe faces an evil force, Mike is identified as the shaman’s heir and the one who may be able to protect his people.

Sam Birdwater — Americathon (1979)

A billionaire Native American leader and head of a cartel that controls Nike. He provides essential loans to the bankrupt US government and publicly demands repayment on national television, threatening to foreclose and repossess the country if the debt is not settled.

Career Overview

Chief Dan George has 23 screen credits in a career dating back to 1959. Their work is anchored in the Josey Wales Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Little Big Man, The Outlaw Josey Wales, The Bears and I. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
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Gender
male
Known Credits
23
Birth Date
1899-07-24
Birth Place
British Columbia, Canada

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q577606), public domain (CC0).