John Trudell

John Trudell

John Trudell was an American Indian author, poet, actor, musician, and political activist. He was the spokesperson for the United Indians of All Tribes' takeover of Alcatraz beginning in 1969, broadcasting as Radio Free Alcatraz. During most of the 1970s, he served as the chairman of the American Indian Movement, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. After his pregnant wife, three children and...

Known For

On Deadly Ground

as Johnny Redfeather

Thunderheart

as Jimmy Looks Twice

Cast Credits

Dark Blood

as Indian #2

A Thousand Roads

as Narrator (voice)

Dreamkeeper

as Coyote

Smoke Signals

as Randy Peone

On Deadly Ground

as Johnny Redfeather

Thunderheart

as Jimmy Looks Twice

Powwow Highway

as Louie Short Hair