Amber Midthunder facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Amber Midthunder
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Midthunder in 2024
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| Born | April 26, 1997 Shiprock, New Mexico, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2001–present |
Amber Midthunder (born April 26, 1997) is an American actress. She is known for her roles in TV shows like Legion and Roswell, New Mexico. She also appeared in Longmire and Reservation Dogs. In 2022, she played the main character, Naru, in the movie Prey. This film is the fifth movie in the Predator series.
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Early Life and Background
Amber Midthunder was born on April 26, 1997. She grew up in Shiprock, New Mexico. Her mother, Angelique, is a casting director and stunt performer. Her father, David, is an actor. Her mother is from Thailand and has Thai-Chinese family roots. Her father is from Native American tribes. These include the Hunkpapa Lakota and Assiniboine tribes.
Amber is a citizen of the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribe. She spent much of her childhood in Santa Fe. There, she went to the Academy for Technology and the Classics.
Acting Career
Amber became interested in acting when she was a child. She used to learn lines from her favorite TV shows. Her first acting job was a small part in the 2008 movie Sunshine Cleaning. She then worked in many films made in New Mexico.
When she was 17, she moved to Los Angeles. She wanted to find more acting chances there. In 2022, she starred in the movie Prey. She played the role of Naru. People widely praised her acting in this film.
Awards and Recognition
For her role in Prey, Amber Midthunder received special awards. In 2022, she won the Breakthrough Performance Award at the Saturn Awards. She was also nominated for a Critics' Choice Award.
Filmography
Film
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| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2001 | The Homecoming of Jimmy Whitecloud | Little Girl | ||
| 2002 | Deadly Species | Calusa Tribe | Direct-to-video film | |
| 2008 | Sunshine Cleaning | Candy Store Girl | ||
| Swing Vote | Female Student #3 | |||
| 2009 | Not Forgotten | Amaya Bishop (young) | ||
| 2014 | Drunktown's Finest | Model #1 | ||
| 2015 | Spare Parts | Nikki | ||
| Bare | Malya | Uncredited | ||
| 2016 | Hell or High Water | Nicole Martinez (Vernon Teller) | ||
| Priceless | Maria | |||
| 2018 | 14 Cameras | Danielle | ||
| 2019 | Only Mine | Julie Dillon | Direct-to-video film | |
| She's Missing | Honey | |||
| 2020 | Centurion: The Dancing Stallion | Elissa Hall | ||
| 2021 | The Marksman | Gas Station Clerk | ||
| The Ice Road | Tantoo | |||
| The Wheel | Albee | Co-producer | ||
| 2022 | Prey | Naru | ||
| 2023 | Dream Scenario | Haley | ||
| 2024 | Rez Ball | Dezbah Weaver | ||
| 2025 | Opus |
TBA | Post-production | |
| Novocaine |
TBA | Post-production |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
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| 2012–2014 | Longmire | Lilly Stillwater | Episodes: "Pilot", "Miss Cheyenne" | |
| 2014 | Banshee | Lana Cleary | Episodes: "The Warrior Class", "Bloodlines" | |
| 2015 | Dig | Starlet | Episode: "Emma Wilson's Father" | |
| 2016 | The Originals | Kayla McInnis | Episode: "Alone with Everybody" | |
| 2017–2019 | Legion | Kerry Loudermilk | Main role | |
| 2018 | The Misadventures of Psyche & Me | Lizzie | Television miniseries | |
| 2019–2022 | Roswell, New Mexico | Rosa Ortecho | Recurring role (season 1); main role (seasons 2–4) | |
| 2021 | Long Gone Gulch | BW | Voice role | |
| 2022 | Reservation Dogs | MissM8tri@rch | Episode: "Decolonativization" | |
| 2024 | Avatar: The Last Airbender | Princess Yue | Recurring role |
See also
In Spanish: Amber Midthunder para niños
