Misty Upham

Biography

Misty Upham was a Native American actress known for her critically acclaimed performance in the 2008 film Frozen River, earning her an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Supporting Female. She also appeared in Jimmy P: Psychotherapy of a Plains Indian and August: Osage County. Upham's early life was marked by trauma, including sexual abuse and assault, which she bravely addressed through her acting career.