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My Take
Gary Farmer is one of those actors whose mere presence rewrites a scene. A Canadian First Nations performer of Cayuga heritage, he gave us unforgettable work in Powwow Highway, Dead Man, and Smoke Signals, never chasing the leading-man lane Hollywood reserves for others. That choice, or that reality, gives his appearances real gravity. Syracuse-educated and working as actor, director, and musician, he carries a multidisciplinary depth that's rare. What I admire most is how he carried his roots into his craft across a long career. Performers who quietly steal scenes from the margins are, to me, the true treasures of cinema.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Gary Farmer
- Name (Japanese)
- ゲイリー・ファーマー
- Reading
- げいりー・ふぁーまー
- Born
- June 12, 1953 (age 73)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Snake
- Origin
- Ohsweken, Ontario, Canada
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / film director / television actor / manufacturer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Syracuse University
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary%20Farmer
Frequently asked questions
When was Gary Farmer born?
Born June 12, 1953 (age 73).
Where is Gary Farmer from?
Gary Farmer is from Ohsweken, Ontario, Canada.
What does Gary Farmer do?
Gary Farmer works as actor, film actor, film director, television actor, manufacturer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.