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Chief Dan George was born on July 24, 1899 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Public records list Chief Dan George as a film actor, traditional leader or chief and poet. Death is recorded on September 23, 1981, at the age of 82. Listed accolades include Officer of the Order of Canada.
My Take
Chief Dan George occupies a rare place for me, someone whose life mattered far beyond the screen. Born Geswanouth Slahoot in 1899, he was chief of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation on Burrard Inlet before Hollywood ever called, and that grounding shows in everything he did. He came to acting late, yet carried a dignity the industry rarely afforded Indigenous performers, and he was named an Officer of the Order of Canada for it. What stays with me most is My Heart Soars, his best-known written work. He was actor, poet, and author, but above all a leader, and I think the words outlast the films.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Chief Dan George
- Name (Japanese)
- チーフ・ダン・ジョージ
- Reading
- ちーふ・だん・じょーじ
- Born
- July 24, 1899 – September 23, 1981
- Origin
- Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Occupation
- film actor / traditional leader or chief / poet / autobiographer / television actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Boar
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Officer of the Order of Canada
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Frequently asked questions
When was Chief Dan George born?
Born July 24, 1899.
When did Chief Dan George die?
Died September 23, 1981, aged 82.
Where was Chief Dan George from?
Chief Dan George was from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
What did Chief Dan George do?
Chief Dan George worked as film actor, traditional leader or chief, poet, autobiographer, television actor.