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Grant in 2015
Born	Saginaw Morgan Grant (1936-07-20)July 20, 1936 Pawnee, Oklahoma, U.S.
Died	July 27, 2021(2021-07-27) (aged 85) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation	Actor, dancer, motivational speaker, Hereditary Chief of the Sac and Fox Nation
Years active	1988–2016

Saginaw Morgan Grant (born July 20, 1936 – died July 27, 2021) was a well-known Native American actor. He was also a talented dancer, a motivational speaker, and a respected leader of his tribe, the Sac and Fox Nation. You might have seen him in popular movies like The Lone Ranger or The World's Fastest Indian. He also appeared in TV shows such as Community and Breaking Bad.

Saginaw Grant's Early Life

Saginaw Morgan Grant was born on July 20, 1936, in Pawnee, Oklahoma. His parents were Sarah and Austin Grant. He was a member of the Sac and Fox Nation of Oklahoma. His mother's family came from the Iowa and Otoe-Missouria tribes. Before becoming an actor, Saginaw served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War.

Saginaw Grant's Acting Career

Saginaw Grant appeared in many movies and television shows. He often played wise and strong Native American characters.

One of his early roles was in 1993. He played a character named Grey Cloud in an episode of The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles. In this show, he acted alongside famous actor Harrison Ford. Also in 1993, he had a regular role as Auggie Velasquez in the TV series Harts of the West. Auggie owned a general store in a small town.

In 1999, Saginaw played the Gatekeeper in the movie Purgatory. Later, in 2013, he took on the role of Chief Big Bear in the movie The Lone Ranger. That same year, he had a memorable appearance in the TV show Breaking Bad. He played a man who sold his truck to the main character, Walter White, in the episode called "Ozymandias."

From 2012, Saginaw Grant was an important member of the American Indian Advisory Board for the San Diego International Film Festival. This board helps make sure Native American voices and stories are included in films.

Awards and Honors

Saginaw Grant received several special awards for his work and his contributions.

• He was given the American Legacy Award from the San Diego Film Festival.
• He also received a lifetime achievement award from the Oceanside International Film Festival.
• The Native American Music Awards (NAMA) honored him with a Living Legend Award.
• In 2018, his music album titled "Don't Let the Drums Go Silent" won the Record of the Year award from NAMA.

Saginaw Grant's Passing

Saginaw Grant passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 27, 2021. He was 85 years old. His publicist, who was also his friend, said that he died of natural causes.

Saginaw Grant's Film and TV Roles

Saginaw Grant had many roles in both movies and television. Here are some of them:

Movies

• War Party - Freddie Man Wolf (1988)
• Small Time - The Holy Man (1996)
• Grey Owl - Brother of the Pow Wow Chief (1999)
• Legend of the Phantom Rider - Medicine Man (2002)
• Black Cloud - Grandpa (2004)
• Social Guidance - Red Hightower (2005)
• The World's Fastest Indian - Jake (2005)
• Beyond the Quest - Apparition (2007)
• Slipstream - Eddie (2007)
• Maneater - Stanley Hipp (2009)
• Walking on Turtle Island - Catches the Bear (2009)
• Awful Nice - Jonas (2013)
• Winter in the Blood - Yellow Calf (2013)
• The Lone Ranger - Chief Big Bear (2013)
• Wind Walkers - Native Elder (2015)
• The Ridiculous 6 - Screaming Eagle (2015)
• Valley of the Gods - Tall Bitter Water (2017)
• Journey to Royal (and the 4th Emergency Rescue Squadron) - Himself (2017)

Television Shows

• The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles - Grey Cloud (1993)
• Harts of the West - Auggie (1993-1994)
• The Last Frontier - Alaskan (1996)
• Nash Bridges - Ol'Larry (1997)
• Stolen Women: Captured Hearts - Chief Luta (TV movie, 1997)
• Baywatch - Eyes That See At Night (1997)
• Purgatory - Ancient Gate Keeper (TV movie, 1999)
• Auf Wiedersehen, Pet - Medecine Man (2002)
• Skinwalkers - Wilson Sam (TV movie, 2002)
• Miracles - Most Respected Elder (2003)
• DreamKeeper - Old Medecine Man (TV movie, 2003)
• The Fallen Ones - Joseph (TV movie, 2005)
• My Name is Earl - Dakota (2005)
• Saving Grace - Mudwa (2007)
• American Horror Story - Tribal Elder (2011)
• Eagleheart - Saginaw (2012)
• Family Tree - White Feather (2013)
• Breaking Bad - Native American Man (2013)
• Shameless - Great Grandfather (2014)
• Community - Chief Blue Sky (2014)
• The League - Sam (2014)
• Workaholics - American Indian Man (2015)
• Sin City Saints - Shaman (2015)
• Baskets - Old Man (2016)
• Veep - Marjorie's Grandpa (2016)