Larry Sellers (original) (raw)
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American actor (1949–2021)
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| Born | (1949-10-02)October 2, 1949Pawhuska, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Died | December 9, 2021(2021-12-09) (aged 72) |
| Nationality | Osage Nation, American |
| Occupation(s) | Television and film actor, stuntman |
| Years active | 1985–2021 |
Larry Sellers (October 2, 1949 – December 9, 2021) was an Osage American actor and stuntman.
Sellers was born in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, where he grew up.[1] After graduating high school, he joined the U.S. Navy.[1]
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]
Sellers was an Osage language instructor at the Osage Language Department and ceremonial leader.[1]
Sellers died on December 9, 2021, at the age of 72.[3][4]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Revolution | Honchwah | |
| 1986 | Agent on Ice | Hubbards | Also stunt and stunt coordinator |
| 1987 | Assassination | Indian Joe | |
| 1987 | Like Father Like Son | Navajo Helper | |
| 1991 | Son of the Morning Star | ||
| 1993 | Fugitive Nights: Danger in the Desert | Vega | |
| 1993 | Wayne's World 2 | Naked Indian | |
| 1994 | Lightning Jack | Comanche Leader | |
| 1995 | Skullduggery | Indian | Short film |
| 2006 | Sacred Blood | The Baron | Direct-to-DVD |
| 2007 | Four Sheets to the Wind | Cufe's Uncle | Uncredited |
| 2013 | Four Winds | Short film | |
| 2023 | Killers of the Flower Moon | Non-Hon-Zhin-Ga |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Crime Story | Indian 'Billy Running Bird' | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 1987 | The Quick and the Dead | Running Wolf | TV movie |
| 1987 | Kenny Rogers as The Gambler, Part III: The Legend Continues | First Indian | TV movie |
| 1989 | Life Goes On | Mythic Indian | Episode: "Call of the Wild" |
| 1993–1998 | Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman | Cloud Dancing | 77 episodes |
| 1994 | Walker, Texas Ranger | Tom Running Wolf | Episode: "Rainbow Warrior" |
| 1995 | Hawkeye | Tog-wah | Episode: "The Plague" |
| 1995 | Beverly Hills, 90210 | The Cheyenne/Sheriff Al Whitefeather | 2 episode |
| 1996 | Crazy Horse | Spotted Tail | TV movie |
| 1999 | Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman: The Movie | Cloud Dancing | TV movie |
| 2002 | The Sopranos | Professor Del Redclay | Episode: "Christopher" |
- ^ 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.
- ^ Barker, Stephen (2023-09-02). "Killers Of The Flower Moon Cast & Character Guide". ScreenRant. Retrieved 2023-09-13.
- ^ Docteur Quinn, femme médecin : Larry Sellers, star de la série, est mort à l'âge de 72 ans (in French)
- ^ "Larry Sellers, Actor on 'Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman,' Dies at 72". The Hollywood Reporter. 12 December 2021.