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Gary Farmer

Born 1953-06-12

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

Adaptation. 2002 · 7.7 The Score 2001 · 6.8 First Cow 2020 · 7.7 Dead Man 1995 · 7.5 Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight 1995 · 6.7 Smoke Signals 1998 · 7.2 Good Neighbours 2011 · 5.8 Blood Quantum 2019 · 5.6 Blown Away 1993 · 5.1 The Big Empty 2003 · 6.0 Ed and His Dead Mother 1993 · 6.0 Cowboys 2020 · 6.4 A Bird of the Air 2011 · 6.6 Delivering Milo 2001 · 5.7 The Dark Divide 2020 · 6.3 All Hat 2007 · 5.1 Moonshine Highway 1996 · 5.8 Quantum Cowboys 2023 · 6.0 Blood Brothers: Civil War 2021 · 4.4 Hey, Viktor! 2024