Larry Sellers

Larry Sellers (October 2, 1949 – December 9, 2021) was an Osage American actor and stuntman.

Larry Sellers
Born(1949-10-02)October 2, 1949
DiedDecember 9, 2021(2021-12-09) (aged 72)
NationalityOsage Nation, American
Occupation(s)Television and film actor, stuntman
Years active1985–2021

Background

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Sellers was born in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, where he grew up.[1] After graduating high school, he joined the U.S. Navy.[1]

Acting career

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Sellers commonly portrayed Native American characters such as his role as Cloud Dancing on Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman. For his time on Dr. Quinn, Sellers is credited as the show's Native American consultant. His other roles included the "Naked Indian" spirit from Wayne's World 2.[1] His final film role was the Osage Non-Hon-Zhin-Ga in Killers of the Flower Moon, released after his death.[2]

Language advocacy

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Sellers was an Osage language instructor at the Osage Language Department and ceremonial leader.[1]

Death

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Sellers died on December 9, 2021, at the age of 72.[3][4]

Filmography

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Film

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YearTitleRoleNotes
1985RevolutionHonchwah
1986Agent on IceHubbardsAlso stunt and stunt coordinator
1987AssassinationIndian Joe
1987Like Father Like SonNavajo Helper
1991Son of the Morning Star
1993Fugitive Nights: Danger in the DesertVega
1993Wayne's World 2Naked Indian
1994Lightning JackComanche Leader
1995SkullduggeryIndianShort film
2006Sacred BloodThe BaronDirect-to-DVD
2007Four Sheets to the WindCufe's UncleUncredited
2013Four WindsShort film
2023Killers of the Flower MoonNon-Hon-Zhin-Ga

Television

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YearTitleRoleNotes
1986Crime StoryIndian 'Billy Running Bird'Episode: "Pilot"
1987The Quick and the DeadRunning WolfTV movie
1987Kenny Rogers as The Gambler, Part III: The Legend ContinuesFirst IndianTV movie
1989Life Goes OnMythic IndianEpisode: "Call of the Wild"
1993–1998Dr. Quinn, Medicine WomanCloud Dancing77 episodes
1994Walker, Texas RangerTom Running WolfEpisode: "Rainbow Warrior"
1995HawkeyeTog-wahEpisode: "The Plague"
1995Beverly Hills, 90210The Cheyenne/Sheriff Al Whitefeather2 episode
1996Crazy HorseSpotted TailTV movie
1999Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman: The MovieCloud DancingTV movie
2002The SopranosProfessor Del RedclayEpisode: "Christopher"

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Larry Sellers, Osage, Cherokee and Lakota actor, dies at 72". Osage News. 12 December 2021. Archived from the original on 14 December 2021. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
  2. ^ Barker, Stephen (2023-09-02). "Killers Of The Flower Moon Cast & Character Guide". ScreenRant. Retrieved 2023-09-13.
  3. ^ Docteur Quinn, femme médecin : Larry Sellers, star de la série, est mort à l'âge de 72 ans (in French)
  4. ^ "Larry Sellers, Actor on 'Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman,' Dies at 72". The Hollywood Reporter. 12 December 2021.
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