Russell Means

Russell Means
Russell Means
	Means at the Illinois Libertarian Party convention in Chicago, Illinois, at the time he was running for the Libertarian Party nomination for president in 1988
Born	Russell Charles Means; November 10, 1939; Porcupine, Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, U.S.
Died	October 22, 2012 (aged 72); Rapid City, South Dakota, U.S.
Resting place	Cremains scattered at the Black Hills
Occupations	Activist; actor; musician; politician; writer;
Years active	1968–2012 (politics); 1992–2012 (acting)
Height	1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
Political party	Libertarian
Spouse	Pearl Means (m. 1999)
Children	10 (3 adopted), including Tatanka Means

Russell Charles Means (November 10, 1939 – October 22, 2012) was an American Oglala Sioux activist, writer, politician, musician, television and movie actor who is known for his activisim to the American Indian Movement. He is also known for his roles in Pathfinder, Thomas and the Magic Railroad and in Pocahontas.

In 1983 he agreed to become running mate to Larry Flynt in his unsuccessful run for U.S. President.^[1]

Means was born on November 10, 1939 in Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota.^[2] He studied at San Leandro High School. Means was married five times, the first four ended in divorce. He has ten children. Means died on October 22, 2012 in Porcupine, South Dakota from esophageal cancer, aged 72.^[1]

References

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 McLellan, Dennis (October 23, 2012). "Russell Means dies at 72; American Indian rights activist, actor". The Los Angeles Times. Tribune Company. Archived from the original on October 23, 2012. Retrieved October 24, 2012.
↑ Russell Means Biography (1939-2012), Film Reference Website

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