Geraldine Keams facts for kids

Geraldine Keams (born August 19, 1951) is a talented Navajo actress. She is well-known for her many roles in television shows, often playing motherly characters.

About Geraldine Keams

Geraldine Keams was born on August 19, 1951, in Flagstaff, Arizona. She grew up on the Navajo reservation. Later, she went to the University of Arizona where she studied drama and film.

After finishing college, Geraldine moved to New York City to become a theater actress. In New York, she worked with the Native American Theater Ensemble. She wrote and performed in a play called Na Haaz Zan in 1972. This play was based on a traditional Navajo creation story. She also acted in another play called Body Indian. The theater group traveled with these plays in 1972 and 1973, performing in many different cities and colleges.

Geraldine made her first movie appearance in 1976. She played the character Little Moonlight in the western film The Outlaw Josey Wales, which starred Clint Eastwood.

In 2021, she had a regular role in the TV comedy series Rutherford Falls on Peacock. This show explores the connections between a made-up Native American tribe and a town in New England.

Besides her work in movies and TV, Geraldine Keams also performs live and teaches workshops. She is an artist who works at the Los Angeles Music Center. Geraldine currently lives in Pasadena, California.

Movies and TV Shows

Geraldine Keams has appeared in many films and television series. Here is a list of some of her work: