Tantoo Cardinal
Born July 20, 1950 (Age: 75)
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Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada
Biography
Tantoo Cardinal CM is a Native-Canadian actress of Cree and Métis heritage. With over 130 credits in 50 years, she's received numerous awards, including the Earle Grey Award, and in 2009, she was made a member of the Order of Canada "for her contributions to the growth and development of Aboriginal performing arts in Canada, as a screen and stage actress, and as a founding member of the Saskatchewan Native Theatre Company." She starred in Scorsese's "Killers of the Flower Moon," and her upcoming projects include the Marvel Series "Echo" and the animated feature "Wendell and Wild." Known for her work in Stumptown and 3 Pines, she has a rich history in films like "Legends of the Fall," "Dances with Wolves," and "Wind River," and TV shows such as "SEE," "Westworld," and "Frontier." Tantoo Cardinal has multiple honorary doctorates.
Tantoo Cardinal CM is a Native-Canadian actress of Cree and Métis heritage. With over 130 credits in 50 years, she's received numerous awards, including the Earle Grey Award, and in 2009, she was made a member of the Order of Canada "for her contributions to the growth and development of Aboriginal performing arts in Canada, as a screen and stage actress, and as a founding member of the Saskatchewan Native Theatre Company." She starred in Scorsese's "Killers of the Flower Moon," and her upcoming projects include the Marvel Series "Echo" and the animated feature "Wendell and Wild." Known for her work in Stumptown and 3 Pines, she has a rich history in films like "Legends of the Fall," "Dances with Wolves," and "Wind River," and TV shows such as "SEE," "Westworld," and "Frontier." Tantoo Cardinal has multiple honorary doctorates.
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Filmography
Wildwood
2026
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as (voice)
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Age: 76
Killers of the Flower Moon
2023
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as Lizzie Q
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Age: 73
Tantoo Cardinal
2021
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as self
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Age: 70
Wind River
2017
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as Alice Crowheart
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Age: 67
Fathers & Sons
2010
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as Gordon’s Sister
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Age: 60
No Image
Every Emotion Costs
2010
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as Aunt Marcy
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Age: 59
A Thief Of Time
2004
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as Irene Musket
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Age: 53
No Image
How the Fiddle Flows
2002
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as Narrator (voice)
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Age: 51
Edge of Madness
2002
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as Ruth
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Age: 51
The Lost Child
2000
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as Aunt Mary
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Age: 50
The Hi-Line
2000
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as Singing Bird
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Age: 49
No Image
Postmark Paradise
2000
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as Reenie
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Age: 49
Navigating the Heart
2000
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as Mary
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Age: 49
Smoke Signals
1998
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as Arlene Joseph
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Age: 47
Heartwood
1998
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as Violet Boucher
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Age: 47
Big Bear
1998
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as Running Second
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Age: 47
Honey Moccasin
1998
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as Honey Moccasin
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Age: 47
The Education of Little Tree
1997
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as Nonna
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Age: 47
Grand Avenue
1996
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as Nellie
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Age: 45
Legends of the Fall
1994
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as Pet
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Age: 44
Spirit Rider
1993
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as Marilyn St. Claire
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Age: 43
Where the Rivers Flow North
1993
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as Bangor
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Age: 42
Mustard Bath
1993
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as Sister Amantha
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Age: 42
Silent Tongue
1993
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as Silent Tongue
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Age: 42
Black Robe
1991
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as Chomina's Wife
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Age: 41
The Lightning Incident
1991
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as Vivian
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Age: 41
The Making of 'Dances with Wolves'
1990
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as Herself
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Age: 40
Dances with Wolves
1990
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as Black Shawl
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Age: 39
Divided Loyalties
1990
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as Molly Brant
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Age: 39
War Party
1988
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as Sonny's Mother
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Age: 38
Candy Mountain
1988
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as Annie
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Age: 37
Loyalties
1987
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as Rosanne Ladouceur
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Age: 37
Gunsmoke: Return to Dodge
1987
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as Little Doe
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Age: 37
Death Hunt
1981
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as Indian Woman
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Age: 30
Marie Ann
1978
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as Tantou, Indian princess
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Age: 28