Adam Beach


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11/10/1972
Ashern, Manitoba, Canada
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A member of the Native American Saulteaux Tribe, he grew up with his brothers on the Dog Creek Reservation until their parents died.
Learned Navajo for his role as Ben Yahzee in John Woo's 2002 World War II drama Windtalkers.
Made his small-screen debut in the 1990 TV-movie Lost in the Barrens.
Won the Best Actor award at the American Indian Film Festival for his turn in 1994 drama Dance Me Outside, a portrait of Native American teens living on a reservation.