Floyd "Red Crow" Westerman

Biography

Floyd Red Crow Westerman was a Sisseton Dakota musician, political activist, and actor born on August 17, 1936, on the Lake Traverse Indian Reservation in South Dakota. He gained recognition for his acting roles as Native American elders in films and TV shows like "Dances with Wolves" and "Clearcut." A passionate advocate for indigenous causes, Westerman also showcased his artistic talent through music and bronze sculptures, including a series of busts of revered Native American leaders.