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Kalani Queypo
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| Born | September 6, 1986 |
| Occupation | Actor, Dancer, Filmmaker |
| Years active | 1996-present |
Kalani Queypo is an American actor, dancer, and filmmaker. He was born on September 6, 1986, in Hawaii, U.S. He is well-known for his acting roles in TV shows like Jamestown, where he played Chacrow, and Fear the Walking Dead, where he was Klah Jackson.
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Kalani Queypo's Early Life and Career Beginnings
Kalani Queypo grew up with a love for art. His family were dancers, and he learned classic hula dancing. He was raised by his mother after his father passed away when Kalani was nine.
Discovering a Passion for Acting
At first, Kalani thought about becoming a lawyer or a news anchor. But when he joined an acting program in school, he found something special. He realized acting allowed him to explore human behavior. He felt his family helped him develop a strong sense of empathy. The arts truly found him.
After finishing high school, Kalani looked for acting programs. He decided to move to New York to grow his acting career.
Notable Roles in Television and Film
Kalani Queypo has starred in many television projects. These include Into the West, Mad Men, and Saints & Strangers. In Saints & Strangers, he played the historical figure Squanto. He also appeared in the movie The New World.
He played Klah Jackson on Fear the Walking Dead. He also had a main role as Chacrow in the TV series Jamestown. In 2021, he was nominated for an award. This was for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his work on Trickster at the 9th Canadian Screen Awards.
Kalani Queypo's Personal Life
Queypo is a founding member of the National American Indian Committee. This committee is part of SAG/AFTRA, a union for actors and performers.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1996 | The Juror | Deer Dancer | |
| 1996 | Taxi Bhaiya | Amol | |
| 2001 | The Royal Tenenbaums | New Guinea Tribesman | |
| 2005 | End of the Spear | Angel | |
| 2005 | The New World | Parahunt | |
| 2006 | Pow Wow Dreams | Cute Native Guy | Short film |
| 2007 | Aztec Rex | Xocozin | |
| 2007 | He Can't Be Caught | Fred | Short film |
| 2008 | Ancestor Eyes | N/A | Short film; Director, producer and writer |
| 2009 | Jason's Big Problem | Dom | |
| 2010 | The Sierra | Native Man | Short film |
| 2010 | Love & Vengeance | Short film | |
| 2011 | 6B: An Anthology of Hawaii Films | ||
| 2014 | 10,000 Days | Ignacio | |
| 2015 | Slow West | Kotori | |
| 2015 | The Daughters of Eve | Radley | Short film |
| 2016 | Movie Night | Short film | |
| 2017 | Pandora's Lake | Art | Short film |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Strangers with Candy | Hopi | Episode: "Trail of Tears"; Uncredited |
| 2005 | Into the West | White Bird | Episode: "Casualties of War"; Miniseries |
| 2006 | Bones | Alex Joseph | Episode: "The Skull in the Desert" |
| 2006 | The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman | Russel Two Clouds | Episode: "Peyote Ugly" |
| 2010 | 10,000 Days | Ignacio | Main cast |
| 2011 | Nurse Jackie | Joseph Delaronde | Episode: "Orchids and Salami" |
| 2012 | Aspen the Series | James | Main cast |
| 2013 | Mad Men | Master of Ceremonies | 2 episodes |
| 2015 | Saints & Strangers | Squanto | Miniseries |
| 2017 | Hawaii Five-0 | Kanuha Noe | Episode: "Ka Laina Ma Ke One" |
| 2017 | Fear the Walking Dead | Klah Jackson | 3 episodes |
| 2017–2019 | Jamestown | Chacrow | Main cast |
| 2020 | Trickster | Wade | TV series |
| 2022 | Curious George | Pool Attendant | Voice: 1 episode |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Age of Empires III | Hiawatha | |
| 2022 | Wylde Flowers | Thomas Lightfoot | Voice |
| 2023 | Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty | Shank | Voice |
| 2024 | Indiana Jones and the Great Circle | Peruvian Porter | Motion capture |
