Floyd Redcrow Westerman

TV Actor

Birthday August 17, 1936

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace South Dakota

DEATH DATE Dec 13, 2007 (71)

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About

Country musician, Native American rights activist, and television actor known for his roles in such television series as The X-Files, The Pretender, and Walker, Texas Ranger. His country albums include Indian Country and The Land is Your Mother.

Before Fame

He made his screen debut in the 1989 film Renegades, playing the role of Lou Diamond Phillips' character's father.

Trivia

He studied education at Northern State University in South Dakota and briefly joined the United States Marines.

Family Life

A member of the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate tribe, he was born on South Dakota's Lake Traverse Indian Reservation. He was married several times, and he had five children.

Associated With

Playing the role of Albert Hosteen, he appeared on-screen with X-Files stars Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny.