| Birth: | Aug. 17, 1936 | | Death: | Dec. 13, 2007 | 
Actor, Singer, Activist. Red Crow was born on the Lake Traverse Reservation, home of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Dakota (Sioux). Westerman began his career as a country music singer. Westerman then collaborated with Jackson Browne, Willie Nelson, Joni Mitchell and Kris Kristofferson. He then moved to cinema, and debuted in "Renegades," in which he played "Red Crow" the Lakota Sioux father of Lou Diamond Phillips. Westerman's film and television appearances also include the role of the Shaman in Oliver Stone's "The Doors," as Ten Bears in "Dances with Wolves," on "Walker, Texas Ranger" and "Northern Exposure." Westerman was also a recognized political advocate for Native American causes, working at times with the American Indian Movement. In 2000, American Indian Expo named Westerman celebrity of the year. (bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)
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Parents:
Gus Westerman (1884 - 1969)
Search Amazon for Floyd Westerman | | | Burial:
Saint Matthew Cemetery
Veblen
Marshall County
South Dakota, USA |
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Originally Created by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni
Record added: Dec 19, 2007
Find A Grave Memorial# 23482297 |
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In loving memory of Floyd Westerman. Floyd, its been a long time, but your beautiful Spirit still stays with those of us who knew you. I've always wished the best for you and am proud of you for your success in all things--but most of all for keeping the...(Read more)
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