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Chief Dan George

Chief Dan George

Actor · born 24 July 1899 · British Columbia, Canada

Chief Dan George OC (July 24, 1899 – September 23, 1981) was a chief of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation, a Coast Salish band whose Indian reserve is located on Burrard Inlet in the southeast area of the District of North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He was also an actor, musician, poet and author; his best-known written work was "My Heart Soars". As an actor, he is best remembered for portraying Old Lodge Skins opposite Dustin Hoffman in Little Big Man (1970), for which he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.

Where to start: The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976).

As actor 16

TV shows 3

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Chief Dan George movie?

By viewer score, The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976) at 7.5/10.

What are Chief Dan George’s most popular movies?

The Outlaw Josey Wales, Little Big Man, Harry and Tonto.

How many movies has Chief Dan George made?

16 films on TMDB, 16 as actor.

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