Floyd "Red Crow" Westerman
Known for: Acting
Born: August 16, 1936 - Died: December 12, 2007
Floyd Red Crow Westerman (August 17, 1936 – December 13, 2007) was a Dakota Sioux musician, political activist, and actor. He was known for years as a renaissance man, for his many talents, dedication and passion. A member of the Dakota (Sioux) nation, he was an accomplished actor on the big and small screen for over 20 years, a political advocate for indigenous and environmental causes worldwide and a popular singer/songwriter, performing with such stars as Willie Nelson, Bonnie Raitt, Don Henley and Kris Kristofferson to name just a few. Red Crow’s last endeavor again merged his own life experiences with his distinctive brand of artistry. With his most recent series of bronze sculptures, he beautifully recreated the most sacred spiritual Lakota/Dakota “Sacred Pipe,” as well as busts of the greatest, most influential leaders in Native American history. Legendary heroes Sitting Bull, Geronimo and Chief Joseph, who led their nations against persecution and the devastating invasion of their land in the mid-19th century, compose an ideal triumvirate on which part of this collectible art is based. The pieces were personally sculpted by Red Crow in an impressionistic medium before being bronzed to create a fine patina glow. Upon completion, they were autographed by Red Crow, and given an official authentication number. The busts of the famous Native American leaders, which stand approximately 1-1/2 feet high, were handcrafted to match the pose of a corresponding historical photograph. One noteworthy characteristic of these busts is the leaders’ eyes, to which Floyd gave particular attention, because in his words, “The eyes are key to the spirit of each of these men. “Plus, they are of course, the window to their soul.”
Known for
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Dances with Wolves
Ten Bears
Hidalgo
Chief Eagle Horn
Renegades
Red Crow
Buffalo Girls
No Ears
Dusting Cliff 7
Indian Bob
The Brave
Papa
Jonathan of the Bears
Chief Tawanka
Dreamkeeper
Iron Spoon
Legends of the West
Co-Host / Self - Sitting Bull
Holy Man: The USA vs. Douglas White
Mythos Hollywood - Das Geheimnis des Erfolgs
Self
The Legend of Tillamook's Gold
Standing Elk
Making a Noise: A Native American Musical Journey with Robbie Robertson
Self - Sioux
Lakota Woman: Siege at Wounded Knee
Mary's Grandfather
Naturally Native
Chairman Pico
Walker, Texas Ranger: One Riot, One Ranger
Uncle Ray Firewalker
Clearcut
Wilf Redwing
Walker Texas Ranger 3: Deadly Reunion
Uncle Ray
The Doors
Shaman
Swing Vote
Chief Running Bear
Siringo
Plenty Wounds
The Broken Chain
Tribe Elder
Rio Shannon
Gabriel
Earth and the American Dream
Reader (voice)