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Oct 29, 2021 · Tantoo Cardinal married Fred Martin in 1968. Martin is a University graduate mathematician. The two met when they were 15 in a class and soon began dating. Three years after dating, the couple tied the knots. They have a son together, Cheyenne Martin, who is an economist. Unfortunately, the couple parted ways in 1976.
At 73, Tantoo Cardinal isn’t just an acclaimed actress, she’s a living testament to the enduring power of storytelling. With over 120 film and television projects under her belt, from iconic roles in Dances with Wolves and Legends of the Fall to recent triumphs in Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon and Marvel’s Echo, she continues to redefine what it means to be an Indigenous ...
Tantoo Cardinal Actor/Activist. Tantoo Cardinal is one of the most widely recognized Indigenous actors in the world. Tantoo is best known for her iconic roles in Dances With Wolves, Legends of the Fall, and Smoke Signals. Tantoo was born in Fort McMurray, Alberta. Raised by her grandmother who was Dene, Tantoo also has Cree, Métis, and Nakota ...
A moving portrait of actress Tantoo Cardinal, travelling through time and across the many roles she’s played, capturing her strength and her impact—and how s...
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Tantoo Cardinal CM is a Canadian actress of Cree and Métis heritage. With over 130 credits in 50 years, she's received numerous awards, including the Earle Grey Award, and in 2009, she was made a member of the Order of Canada "for her contributions to the growth and development of Aboriginal performing arts in Canada, as a screen and stage actress, and as a founding member of the Saskatchewan ...
Tantoo Cardinal Actor/Activist. Tantoo Cardinal is one of the most widely recognized Indigenous actors in the world. Tantoo is best known for her iconic roles in Dances With Wolves, Legends of the Fall, and Smoke Signals. Tantoo was born in Fort McMurray, Alberta. Raised by her grandmother who was Dene, Tantoo also has Cree, Métis, and Nakota ...
