Eddie Spears facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Eddie Spears
Spears in 2008
Born	Edward Spears (1982-11-29) November 29, 1982 (age 42) Chamberlain, South Dakota, U.S.
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1992–present
Family	Michael Spears (brother)

Eddie Spears (born November 29, 1982) is an actor from the United States. He is a member of the Lakota people, specifically from the Lower Brulé Sioux Tribe in South Dakota.

About Eddie Spears' Early Life

Eddie Spears was born in Chamberlain, South Dakota. This town is close to the Lower Brulé Indian Reservation. He grew up with five brothers and one sister. His older brother, Michael Spears, is also an actor.

Eddie lived on the Lower Brulé Indian Reservation until he was in first grade. Then, his family moved to Pierre, South Dakota. Later, they moved to Aberdeen, South Dakota, where he finished high school.

Eddie Spears' Acting Career

How Eddie Started Acting

Eddie Spears began acting when he was just ten years old. His very first role was in a TV movie called Geronimo. This movie was made by TNT and filmed in Arizona.

Memorable Roles in Movies and TV

Eddie has said that one of his favorite roles was Shane Chasing Horse. He played this character in the 2003 film Dreamkeeper.

In 2004, Eddie got the main role in the movie Black Cloud. This film was directed by Rick Schroder. For this role, Eddie trained for three months with a boxing coach. The movie is about a Navajo boxer who dreams of going to the Olympics. Part of the film was even shot during a real boxing championship in Las Vegas.

From 2011 to 2012, Eddie played Joseph Black Moon. This was a character in the TV series Hell On Wheels on AMC. In 2018, he was the voice of "Grey Beaver" in the animated movie White Fang.

More recently, Eddie appeared in season 2 of the TV series Yellowstone in 2019. He also had a small role in season 2 of Rutherford Falls in 2022.

Other Work and Interests

In 2005, Eddie and his brother Michael worked as models. They modeled for a clothing line called "Indigene." This line was created by fashion designer Virgil Ortiz. The brothers were even featured on the cover of New Mexico Magazine that year.

Eddie is also a big fan of the outdoors. He enjoys singing at powwows and is a Traditional and Grass dancer. He travels around the country to give speeches. Eddie can speak some Lakota, which is his native language. He currently lives in Montana.

Awards and Recognition

Eddie Spears has received several awards for his acting:

• In 2004, he won the FAITA Best Actor Award for his role in the miniseries Dreamkeeper.
• Also in 2004, he received the Phoenix Film Festival Best Actor Award for his lead role in Black Cloud.
• In 2012, he won a Bronze Wrangler Award at the Western Heritage Awards. This was for his lead role in the movie Yellow Rock.
• In 2014, he was nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the Red Nation Film Festival and Awards. This nomination was for his role as Joseph Black Moon in Hell on Wheels.

Eddie Spears' Filmography

Here are some of the movies and TV shows Eddie Spears has been in:

See also

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