John Trudell

John Trudell was born in Omaha, Nebraska, to a Santee Sioux father and Mexican Indian mother. After a stint in the Navy (and Vietnam) from 1963 to 1969, he became involved with the American Indian Movement, becoming National Chairman in 1973. He held that position until 1979; it was then that his wife Tina, mother-in-law, and three children ages ...

Born:

Feb 15, 1946 In Omaha, Nebraska, USA

Movie/TV Credits:

23

First Appeared:

In the movie The Californians

Latest Project:

Series Independent Lens 1999-08-09