Eugene Brave Rock facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Eugene Brave Rock
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| Born | 1978 (age 46–47) Stand Off, Alberta, Canada
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2007–present |
Eugene Brave Rock is a Canadian actor and stuntman. He is a member of the Blackfoot (Siksikasiitapiisahkoi) Blood Tribe. Eugene started acting, then learned to be a stuntman. He had small roles on TV before getting a big part as Chief in the movie Wonder Woman.
About Eugene Brave Rock
Eugene grew up on the Kainai Nation reserve in Alberta, Canada. He went to a special school in Calgary where he got his first acting role in a play. Later, he trained to be a stuntman. He even performed in the Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show at Disneyland Paris!
When he came back to Calgary, Eugene worked on many TV shows. He was a stuntman and actor in shows like Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee and Hell on Wheels.
When the movie The Revenant was filmed in Alberta, Eugene and his brother helped train stuntmen. During this time, he was asked to try out for a role in Wonder Woman. Even though he wasn't sure about his audition, he got the part a month later!
On June 8, 2017, Eugene was given a special honor by his Blood Tribe. He received a ceremonial headdress, which is one of the highest honors in First Nations culture. This ceremony happened at the Tatsikiisaapo'p Middle School.
Other Projects
In 2022, Eugene Brave Rock started The Oki Language Project. This project works to honor elders and help save the languages and cultures of Indigenous communities. These communities are found all over Turtle Island (North America).
The project has an advisory council with many talented Indigenous artists. They include director Chris Eyre, actor Kiowa Gordon, actor Zahn McClarnon, actor Wes Studi, and singer Taboo.
Eugene also uses The Oki Language Project to help other Indigenous artists. He promotes artists like Karen Clarkson, Michael Horse, Nicholas Galanin, and Cynthia Pinot.
Eugene Brave Rock is also a popular guest speaker. He has spoken at important places like the University of Pennsylvania and Princeton University. He talks about how art can help fight racism and bring social justice. In 2023, he spoke at the United Nations General Assembly about digital tools for climate change.
Movies and TV Shows
Eugene Brave Rock has been in many movies and TV shows. Here are some of them:
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Director | Notes |
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| 2015 | The Revenant | Alejandro G. Iñárritu | stunts | |
| 2017 | Wonder Woman | Chief Napi | Patty Jenkins | |
| 2020 | The Corruption of Divine Providence | Chief Bird | Jeremy Torrie | |
| 2021 | Montana Story | Mukki | Scott McGehee and David Siegel | |
| 2023 | The Oath | Cohor | Darin Scott |
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2007 | Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee | ||
| 2016 | Hell on Wheels | Ute Indian | 1 episode |
| 2017 | Jamestown | ||
| 2021–present | Resident Alien | Shane | |
| 2022–present | Dark Winds | Frank Nakai | |
| 2022–present | That Dirty Black Bag | The Stranger | |
| 2023 | Spirit Rangers | Crane | Voice Episode: "Slow and Steady Eddy/Salmon Where Are You?" |
