Forrest Goodluck facts for kids

Forrest Goodluck is a talented Native American actor. He was born on August 6, 1998. He first became known for his role as Hawk, the son of Hugh Glass, in the 2015 movie The Revenant. Since then, he has appeared in many films and TV shows. Some of his notable roles include Adam Red Eagle in The Miseducation of Cameron Post (2018) and Billy Crow in the Western series Lawmen: Bass Reeves (2023).

About Forrest Goodluck

Early Life and Heritage

Forrest Goodluck was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in the United States. He is a Native American. His father, Kevin, is from the Navajo people. His mother, Laurie, has ancestry from the Navajo, Hidatsa, Mandan, and Tsimshian tribes. These tribes are from different parts of the United States and Alaska. His grandmother was a member of the Three Affiliated Tribes from the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation. Forrest Goodluck is also a citizen of the Three Affiliated Tribes.

Starting His Acting Journey

Forrest Goodluck's first experience with acting was in sixth grade. He performed in a school play called A Charlie Brown Christmas. After that, he continued acting in plays during middle and high school. When he was 13, he tried out for a movie called Man Called Buffalo. This movie was being made by a Native American director named Chris Eyre. Even though the movie was never made, this experience helped Forrest meet important people in the film industry.

Forrest Goodluck's Career Highlights

Breakthrough Role in The Revenant

When Forrest Goodluck was 16 years old, he auditioned for the movie The Revenant. This movie became his very first major film role. He played the character of Hawk. For his performance in The Revenant, Forrest won an award. He received the Best Performance in a Feature Film – Supporting Young Actor award at the 37th Young Artist Awards.

Other Important Roles

After The Revenant, Forrest Goodluck continued to get new roles. In 2016, he was cast in a TV show pilot for Hulu called Citizen. He played a character named Guero.

In 2016, it was announced that he would star alongside famous actors like Chloë Grace Moretz in the movie The Miseducation of Cameron Post. He also played Saul Indian Horse in the 2017 drama Indian Horse. This movie was about the history of Canadian boarding schools and the experiences of Indigenous people.

In 2022, Forrest played Michael in the movie How to Blow Up a Pipeline. His character was an expert with explosives. A part of this movie was filmed on an Indian reservation where his family lived. This area had been affected by oil drilling. In 2023, he took on the role of Billy Crow in the Western mini-series Lawmen: Bass Reeves.

Forrest Goodluck's Film and TV Appearances

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Awards and Recognitions

Forrest Goodluck has been recognized for his acting skills.