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Kim Winona
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Connie Buck (Kim Winona), from a 1954 newspaper
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Constance Elaine Mackey
October 10, 1930 South Sioux City, Nebraska
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| Died | June 23, 1978 (aged 47) Los Angeles, California
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| Other names | Constance M. Marlow, Connie Buck |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Children | 2 |
Kim Winona was an American actress. She was born Constance Elaine Mackey on October 10, 1930. She was also known as Connie Buck. Kim Winona often played Native American characters. She appeared in many Western TV shows. She passed away on June 23, 1978.
Kim Winona's Early Life
Kim Winona was born in South Sioux City, Nebraska. Her birth name was Constance Elaine Mackey. Her parents were Elmer Marion Mackey and Elaine Grace Garvie Mackey Melior. As a girl, she lived in South Dakota. She lived on the Rosebud Indian Reservation. She also lived in Spokane, Washington.
Kim Winona was a member of the Santee Sioux people. Her mother worked to record Native American family histories.
Kim Winona's Acting Career
When Kim Winona first moved to Los Angeles, she worked as a secretary. She also worked as a model. She soon began her acting career.
On television, she had a regular role. She played Morning Star in the show Brave Eagle. This show aired from 1955 to 1956. Kim Winona said the writers made sure her character spoke normally. They did not use old-fashioned or incorrect ways of speaking. The show was praised for casting many Native American actors. It also had a Chippewa technical advisor. This person helped make sure the show was accurate. While on the show, she was a special guest. She was a marshal for the Hesperia Days parade in Hesperia, California.
Kim Winona also appeared in many other TV shows. She was sometimes credited as Connie Buck. Her TV appearances included The Man Called X (1956) and Bolt of Lightning (1957). She was in Cheyenne (1958) and The Rough Riders (1958). She also appeared in 26 Men (1957–1958). Other shows were Northwest Passage (1959) and Gunsmoke (1959). She was in Black Saddle (1959) and Bat Masterson (1960). She also acted in Rawhide (1959–1960).
Kim Winona had a role in the movie Gun Fight (1961). She was also hired to promote the film Apache (1954). She did not act in that movie. Besides acting, she also enjoyed painting and sculpture.
Kim Winona's Family Life
Kim Winona was married four times. She had two daughters. Their names are Migan (Mimi) Richmond and Michelle Stewart. Michelle Stewart is a writer. She writes young adult and supernatural thrillers. She uses the name Michelle Morningstar.
Kim Winona passed away in 1978. She was 47 years old. She died in Los Angeles, California.
