Elizabeth Kapuʻuwailani Lindsey facts for kids
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Elizabeth Lindsey
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| Born |
Elizabeth Kapuʻuwailani Lindsey
April 17, 1956 |
| Occupation | Explorer, anthropologist, actor |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Spouse(s) |
John W. A. "Doc" Buyers
(m. 1999; died 2006)George David Crowley, III
(m. 2018) |
Elizabeth Kapuʻuwailani Lindsey is an American explorer, anthropologist, and filmmaker. She is also an actor. As an anthropologist, she works to find, keep, and share the knowledge and traditions of native people before they are lost. She was the first woman and the first Polynesian person to become a National Geographic explorer.
Elizabeth Lindsey learned about traditional navigation from her teacher, Mau Piailug. He was from Micronesia.
Filmmaker and Explorer
Elizabeth Lindsey has directed and produced films. One of her films is called Then There Were None. This documentary film came out in 1996. It tells the story of the challenges faced by native Hawaiians. The film won an important award called the CINE Golden Eagle Award.
As an explorer, she travels to different places. She learns about cultures and traditions that are very old. She helps to make sure these important parts of history are not forgotten.
Actor
Elizabeth Lindsey has also worked as an actor. She has appeared in several TV shows and movies. Some of her roles were in popular shows like Star Trek: The Next Generation and Magnum, P.I..
Awards and Recognition
Elizabeth Lindsey has received many awards for her work.
- In 1996, she won the CINE Golden Eagle Award for her film Then There Were None.
- In 2004, she was named "Woman of the Year" for The Big Island of Hawai'i.
- In 2008, she became a National Geographic Fellow. This means she is a special explorer for the National Geographic Society.
- In 2010, the United Nations gave her a Visionary Award.
Personal Life
Elizabeth Lindsey was married to John W. A. "Doc" Buyers from 1999 until he passed away in 2006. He was a businessman. In 2018, she married George D. Crowley, III.
