John Trudell

Biography

John Trudell was a renowned American Indian author, poet, actor, musician, and political activist who rose to prominence in the late 1960s as the spokesperson for the Indians of All Tribes' takeover of Alcatraz. He served as chairman of the American Indian Movement from the early 1970s until its dissolution in the mid-decade. Tragedy struck in 1979, but he later found success in writing, music, and film, including roles in "Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked The World" and "Smoke Signals".