Nick Ramus
Biography
Nick Ramus was a Blackfoot actor who grew up in Spokane and on the Blackfeet Reservation in Browning, Montana, and became best known for his television work. He studied chemistry before turning to drama and voice coaching in San Francisco, which led to commercials and then to Los Angeles. He portrayed American Indian and Hispanic characters across a 30-year career, starting with a role in The Wide World of Mystery (1973). His television movies and miniseries included Centennial, The Chisholms, Born to the Wind, Son of the Morning Star and Geronimo, and he had recurring parts in Falcon Crest and Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman. On film he starred in Windwalker (1980) and appeared in Invasion U.S.A. (1985) and 3 Ninjas Knuckle Up (1995). He also wrote and performed a one-man show, An Evening with Sitting Bull.
77years old at death
- Born Seattle
- Died Benson
- Star sign: VirgoThe sign runs August 23 to September 22
- Also credited as Nickolas George Ramus
Movie Career
- Films
- 3
- Career span
- 15 years1980 to 1995
Every film, newest first
- 19953 Ninjas Knuckle UpIMDb rating 4.4
- 1985Invasion U.S.A.IMDb rating 5.5
- 1980WindwalkerIMDb rating 6.7
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Behind the camera
In the 1990s Ramus wrote An Evening with Sitting Bull, and he performed a one-man show based on that work.
A change of course
After he dropped out during his first year of medical school, Ramus went south and competed in boxing and motorcycle races before he became an actor.
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Worked with
Nick Ramus 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.
Films together
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Joseph ZitoDirector, 1 film, 1985
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Sang-ok ShinDirector, 1 film, 1995
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Kieth MerrillDirector, 1 film, 1980
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Online
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