Frank Salsedo

Biography

Frank Salsedo was a Native American actor who often played smaller parts that drew on his heritage. Born in Santa Rosa, California, he served as president of the Jay Silverheels Acting School in Los Angeles, where he turned to acting. As a Screen Actors Guild member he appeared in more than 50 movies and supported other Native Americans in the industry. His early screen work included Across the Great Divide (1976) and The Ghost Dance (1980), in which he was Ocacio, and he was White Bird in the 1975 TV film I Will Fight No More Forever. Later films included Creepshow 2 (1987), Best of the Best 2 (1993), Magic in the Water (1995), North Star (1996) and Almost Heroes (1998). He played White Eagle in multiple episodes of Walker, Texas Ranger and appeared in an episode of Code R.

80years old at death

Born May 20, 1929Santa Rosa
Died July 3, 2009Manteca
Star sign: TaurusLast day of the sign, on the Gemini cusp

Movie Career

Films: 5
Career span: 20 years1976 to 1996

Every film, newest first

1996North StarIMDb rating 4.9
1995Magic in the WaterIMDb rating 5.4
1993Best of the Best 2IMDb rating 5.6
1987Creepshow 2IMDb rating 6.1
1976Across the Great DivideIMDb rating 6.4

Genres

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A change of course
Salsedo finished his studies at the Sherman Institute, then joined the United States Navy. Once discharged, he earned his CPA and completed work at Sawyer's Business College.
Early training
Salsedo served as president of the Jay Silverheels Acting School in Los Angeles, where he found what he called his dream job as an actor.

Frank Salsedo movies on Netflix

North Star1996IMDb rating 4.9as Nakki
Magic in the Water1995IMDb rating 5.4as Uncle Kipper
Best of the Best 21993IMDb rating 5.6as Charlie
Creepshow 21987IMDb rating 6.1as Ben Whitemoon (segment "Old Chief Wood'nhead")
Across the Great Divide1976IMDb rating 6.4as Mosa(Frank F. Salsedo)

Worked with

Frank Salsedo made one film with each of them. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.

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Eric Roberts

James Caan

George Kennedy

Burt Young

Holt McCallany

Christopher LambertMichael GornickDirector, 1 film Robert RadlerDirector, 1 film Rick StevensonDirector, 1 film

Films together

Eric Roberts1 film together, 1993
Eric Roberts's page
- Best of the Best 21993IMDb rating 5.6Salsedo as CharlieRoberts as Alex Grady
James Caan1 film together, 1996
James Caan's page
- North Star1996IMDb rating 4.9Salsedo as NakkiCaan as Sean McLennon
George Kennedy1 film together, 1987
George Kennedy's page
- Creepshow 21987IMDb rating 6.1Salsedo as Ben Whitemoon (segment "Old Chief Wood'nhead")Kennedy as Ray Spruce (segment "Old Chief Wood'nhead")
Burt Young1 film together, 1996
Burt Young's page
- North Star1996IMDb rating 4.9Salsedo as NakkiYoung as Reno
Holt McCallany1 film together, 1987
Holt McCallany's page
- Creepshow 21987IMDb rating 6.1Salsedo as Ben Whitemoon (segment "Old Chief Wood'nhead")McCallany as Sam Whitemoon (segment "Old Chief Wood'nhead")
Christopher Lambert1 film together, 1996
Christopher Lambert's page
- North Star1996IMDb rating 4.9Salsedo as NakkiLambert as Hudson Saanteek
Michael GornickDirector, 1 film, 1987
All films by Michael Gornick
- Creepshow 21987IMDb rating 6.1Salsedo as Ben Whitemoon (segment "Old Chief Wood'nhead")
Robert RadlerDirector, 1 film, 1993
All films by Robert Radler
- Best of the Best 21993IMDb rating 5.6Salsedo as Charlie
Rick StevensonDirector, 1 film, 1995
All films by Rick Stevenson
- Magic in the Water1995IMDb rating 5.4Salsedo as Uncle Kipper

Online

Official profiles and reference pages.

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