Gary Farmer

Gary Dale Farmer (born June 12, 1953) is a versatile and esteemed Native-Canadian actor known for his compelling performances on screen. Born in Ohsweken, Ontario, Farmer has made significant contributions to film and television. He was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for his memorable performance as Nobody in the Jim Jarmusch independent western Dead Man (1995), in which he starred opposite Johnny Depp, and again for his role in Smoke Signals (1998). Gary reprised his role as Nobody for Jim Jarmusch again in "Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999), and Frank Oz cast him alongside Marlon Brando and Robert De Niro in The Score (2001). Recently Gary showed off his comedy chops as Uncle Brownie on "Reservation Dogs." Farmer's ability to portray diverse characters with authenticity and nuance has earned him acclaim in the entertainment industry. His passion for storytelling and his commitment to his craft have established him as a respected and influential figure in the world of acting.
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- 1953-06-12 · Ohsweken, Ontario, Canada
Known for
- Police Academy (1984) — Sidewalk Store Owner
- Adaptation. (2002) — Buster Baxley
- The Score (2001) — Burt
- Dead Man (1995) — Nobody
- Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999) — Nobody
- Resident Alien (2021) — Dan Twelvetrees
- Zoo (2015) — Anik
- The West Wing (1999) — Jack Lone Feather
- Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight (1995) — Deputy Bob Martel
- First Cow (2020) — Totillicum
- Miami Vice (1984) — Wilson
- Our Flag Means Death (2022) — Chief Mabo
- Longmire (2012) — Aaron Two Rivers
- Reservation Dogs (2021) — Uncle Brownie
- Swing Vote (2008) — Curly
- The English (2022) — John Clarke