Steve Reevis (August 14, 1962 – December 7, 2017) was a Native American actor and member of the Blackfoot tribe known for his roles in the films Fargo, Last of the Dogmen, and Dances with Wolves. Early life and career Steve Reevis was born on August 14, 1962 in Browning, Montana to father Lloyd "Curley" and mother Lila Reevis. The fourth oldest of six children, he had two brothers and three sisters. Reevis grew up on the Blackfeet Reservation in northwestern Montana.  Reevis' first movie appearance was with his brother, Tim Reevis, as a stunt rider in the 1987 film War Party. Reevis' first acting role was in 1988 in the Universal Studios film Twins, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito. Following Twins, he was cast in a nonspeaking role as a Sioux Warrior in the 1990 Kevin Costner film, Dances with Wolves. Reevis was next cast as Chato, an Apache scout, in Geronimo: An American Legend with fellow-Native actor Wes Studi.Hicks, Chris. "'Geronimo' is not the story of Geronimo", Deseret News, December 10, 1993, p. W3. Retrieved May 23, 2013.Cherry, Nanciann. "'Geronimo' tale of man waging a losing battle", Toledo Blade, December 11, 1993, pp. P1, P4. Retrieved May 23, 2013.Calhoun Times. "Flutist, actor to perform at New Echota Saturday". July 10, 2002, p. 3A. Retrieved May 23, 2013. In 1995, Reevis played Yellow Wolf in Last of the Dogmen alongside Tom Berenger and Barbara Hershey.Turan, Kenneth. "'Dogmen' Charms With Its Familiarity", Los Angeles Times, September 8, 1995. Retrieved May 23, 2013.Paseman, Lloyd. "'Dogmen' a satisfying adventure" (Review). Eugene Register-Guard, September 15, 1995, p. 17D. Retrieved May 23, 2013.
Steve Reevis (August 14, 1962 – December 7, 2017) was an actor and member of the Blackfoot tribe known for his roles in the films Fargo, Last of the Dogmen, and Dances with Wolves. Early life and education Steve Reevis was born on August 14, 1962 in Browning, Montana to father Lloyd "Curley" and mother Lila Reevis. The fourth oldest of six children, he had two brothers and three sisters. Reevis grew up on the Blackfeet Reservation in northwestern Montana. Career Reevis' first movie appearance was with his brother, Tim Reevis, as a stunt rider in the 1987 film War Party. Reevis' first acting role was in 1988 in the Universal Studios film Twins, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito. Following Twins, he was cast in a nonspeaking role as a Sioux Warrior in the 1990 Kevin Costner film, Dances with Wolves. Reevis was next cast as Chato, an Apache scout, in Geronimo: An American Legend with fellow-Native actor Wes Studi.Hicks, Chris. "'Geronimo' is not the story of Geronimo", Deseret News, December 10, 1993, p. W3. Retrieved May 23, 2013.Cherry, Nanciann. "'Geronimo' tale of man waging a losing battle", Toledo Blade, December 11, 1993, pp. P1, P4. Retrieved May 23, 2013.Calhoun Times. "Flutist, actor to perform at New Echota Saturday". July 10, 2002, p. 3A. Retrieved May 23, 2013. In 1995, Reevis played Yellow Wolf in Last of the Dogmen alongside Tom Berenger and Barbara Hershey.Turan, Kenneth. "'Dogmen' Charms With Its Familiarity", Los Angeles Times, September 8, 1995. Retrieved May 23, 2013.Paseman, Lloyd. "'Dogmen' a satisfying adventure" (Review). Eugene Register-Guard, September 15, 1995, p. 17D. Retrieved May 23, 2013.
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