Tantoo Cardinal
Born July 20, 1950 (Age: 75)
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Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada
Biography
Tantoo Cardinal CM is a Native-Canadian actress of Cree and Métis heritage. With over 130 credits in 50 years, she's received numerous awards, including the Earle Grey Award, and in 2009, she was made a member of the Order of Canada "for her contributions to the growth and development of Aboriginal performing arts in Canada, as a screen and stage actress, and as a founding member of the Saskatchewan Native Theatre Company." She starred in Scorsese's "Killers of the Flower Moon," and her upcoming projects include the Marvel Series "Echo" and the animated feature "Wendell and Wild." Known for her work in Stumptown and 3 Pines, she has a rich history in films like "Legends of the Fall," "Dances with Wolves," and "Wind River," and TV shows such as "SEE," "Westworld," and "Frontier." Tantoo Cardinal has multiple honorary doctorates.
Tantoo Cardinal CM is a Native-Canadian actress of Cree and Métis heritage. With over 130 credits in 50 years, she's received numerous awards, including the Earle Grey Award, and in 2009, she was made a member of the Order of Canada "for her contributions to the growth and development of Aboriginal performing arts in Canada, as a screen and stage actress, and as a founding member of the Saskatchewan Native Theatre Company." She starred in Scorsese's "Killers of the Flower Moon," and her upcoming projects include the Marvel Series "Echo" and the animated feature "Wendell and Wild." Known for her work in Stumptown and 3 Pines, she has a rich history in films like "Legends of the Fall," "Dances with Wolves," and "Wind River," and TV shows such as "SEE," "Westworld," and "Frontier." Tantoo Cardinal has multiple honorary doctorates.
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Filmography
Wildwood
2026
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as (voice)
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Age: 76
Killers of the Flower Moon
2023
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as Lizzie Q
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Age: 73
Wind River
2017
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as Alice Crowheart
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Age: 67
The Lost Child
2000
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as Aunt Mary
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Age: 50
The Hi-Line
2000
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as Singing Bird
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Age: 49
Navigating the Heart
2000
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as Mary
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Age: 49
Big Bear
1998
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as Running Second
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Age: 47
The Education of Little Tree
1997
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as Nonna
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Age: 47
Legends of the Fall
1994
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as Pet
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Age: 44
Black Robe
1991
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as Chomina's Wife
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Age: 41
The Making of 'Dances with Wolves'
1990
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as Herself
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Age: 40
Dances with Wolves
1990
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as Black Shawl
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Age: 39
Divided Loyalties
1990
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as Molly Brant
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Age: 39
Death Hunt
1981
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as Indian Woman
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Age: 30