Moses Brings Plenty facts for kids

Moses J. Brings Plenty (born September 4, 1969) is an Oglala Lakota actor, drummer, and singer. He is well-known for playing the character Mo in the TV show Yellowstone.

Early Life and Family Connections

Moses Brings Plenty was born in South Dakota, on the Pine Ridge Reservation. He is a direct descendant of a brave Oglala Lakota warrior. This ancestor, also named Brings Plenty, fought in the famous Battle of Little Big Horn.

Moses's nephew, Cole Brings Plenty, also acted. Cole played Pete Plenty Clouds in two episodes of the TV series 1923. Sadly, Cole passed away on April 5, 2024, at the age of 27.

Moses Brings Plenty's Acting Journey

Moses Brings Plenty has appeared in many films and TV shows. He had small roles in movies like Hidalgo, Thunderheart, and Pirates of the Caribbean.

He also played important historical figures in documentaries. He was Quanah Parker in the Comanche Warrior documentary. He also played Crazy Horse in "Who Killed Crazy Horse" and in the BBC series The Wild West.

One special movie he acted in was Rez Bomb. This film was one of the first set on a Native American reservation to be shown at international film festivals. This was a big step forward for Native cinema.

In 2011, he played an Apache warrior in the science fiction western film Cowboys & Aliens. Later, in 2022, he appeared as Shep Wauneka in Jurassic World Dominion.

His Role in Yellowstone

Moses Brings Plenty is widely recognized for his role as Mo in the Paramount Network series Yellowstone. His character became more important in each season. By season five, he was a regular cast member.

He also works behind the scenes on Yellowstone. He is the show's Native affairs coordinator. This means he helps make sure that Native languages and cultures are shown correctly. He works with different tribes to get things right.

Other TV Appearances

Moses Brings Plenty was an expert on Spike TV's Deadliest Warrior. He helped test weapons used by the Oglala Lakota war leader Crazy Horse. He also appeared in an episode of AMC's Hell on Wheels. In 2020, he was in all seven episodes of the historical drama The Good Lord Bird. In 2023, he also appeared in Lawmen: Bass Reeves.

Music, Dance, and Modeling

Moses Brings Plenty is not just an actor. He is also a talented musician and dancer. He played drums for the band Brulé. This band mixes traditional Native American drums and flutes with modern music.

He also performs with the Many Moccasins Dance Troupe. This group is based in Winnebago, Nebraska. They combine modern Native American dance with traditional powwow dances.

Beyond performing, Brings Plenty has also worked as a model. He has modeled for clothing brands like Ed Hardy and John Yaeger.

Advocacy for Native Representation

Moses Brings Plenty cares deeply about how Native peoples are shown in movies and on TV. He wants to make sure these portrayals are accurate and respectful. In an interview from 2008, he shared his thoughts. He said that young people told him they rarely saw Native people on TV. This made him realize how important it was to show proud indigenous people in the media.

He works as the American Indian Affairs Coordinator for Yellowstone and its related shows. These include 1883 and 1923. He helps Taylor Sheridan, the show's creator, ensure Native culture is represented well.

Moses also supports charity events. For example, he has performed for Project Lighthouse. This group provides warm clothes and bedding to northern Indian reservations.

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Awards and Recognitions

On April 12, 2024, Moses Brings Plenty received a special honor. He was given a New Horizon Award. This is a lifetime achievement award from the Western Heritage Awards. It is presented at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. Moses dedicated this award to his nephew, Cole.