Saginaw Grant

Saginaw Grant

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Saginaw Grant was born on Jul 20, 1936 in USA. Saginaw Grant's big-screen debut came with War Party directed by Franc Roddam in 1988, strarring Freddie Man Wolf. Saginaw Grant is known for The World's Fastest Indian directed by Roger Donaldson, Anthony Hopkins stars as Burt Munro and Iain Rea as George. The most recent award Saginaw Grant achieved is Oceanside International Film Festival, US. The upcoming new movie Saginaw Grant plays is Valley of the Gods which will be released on Aug 11, 2020.

Saginaw is the Hereditary Chief and a respected member of the Sac and Fox, Iowa and Otoe-Missouria Nations.In 1936, Saginaw Morgan Grant was born to Sarah and Austin Grant Sr. at Pawnee Indian Hospital in Pawnee, Oklahoma. He was raised on a farm in Cushing, Oklahoma with two brothers and one sister. Having a traditional upbringing by both parents, Saginaw was especially influenced by his grandparents. His grandfather Kirvin was a strong medicine man and his other grandfather Saginaw (whom he is named after) was also a very spiritual man. They taught Saginaw their customs, culture, and traditions and the importance of their way of life. As a result, Saginaw witnessed many special ceremonies and events taught to very few.As a young adult, Saginaw experienced all situations, both good and bad, which every young person faces in today's society, yet he overcame the obstacles that challenged him, and with that he found the courage to become the man he is today.During his life in Oklahoma he took on employment in various industries such as dry cleaning, also gaining a better understanding of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and other vocations in which he enjoyed interacting with people. This gave him the opportunity to learn about different philosophies, beliefs and religions.He resides in the Southern California area. Where he is called upon for counseling, lectures, and family events, while also pursuing his acting career.He adopted Actress and Activist Mariana Tosca to be his daughter and a member of the Sac and Fox, Iowa and Otoe-Missouria tribes.

  • Birthday

    Jul 20, 1936
  • Place of Birth

    Pawnee, Oklahoma, USA

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3 wins & 0 nominations

Oceanside International Film Festival, US
2014
Winner - Lifetime Achievement Award
First Americans in the Arts Awards
2003
Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a TV Movie/Special
Winner - FAITA Award
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