Nick Ramus

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Nick Ramus
Born	(1929-09-09)September 9, 1929 Seattle, Washington, US
Died	May 30, 2007(2007-05-30) (aged 77) Benson, Arizona, US
Occupation	Film, television actor

Nickolas G. Ramus (September 9, 1929 – May 30, 2007) was a Native American actor, best known for his appearances on television. He was a Blackfoot. He appeared as Chief Lost Eagle of the Arapaho in the miniseries "Centennial" Ramus starred as Red Cloud in Son of the Morning Star. He also appeared in the 1993 TNT film Geronimo about the historical Apache warrior of the same name.

He played Gus Nunouz in the soap opera Falcon Crest and had a recurring role as Chief Black Kettle in Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman. Other TV credits include: Gunsmoke, Little House on the Prairie, Northern Exposure, MacGyver and Walker, Texas Ranger.

Ramus starred in the first Native American language film, 1980s Windwalker. He also appeared briefly in the film Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home and in the comedy film "Love at Stake" as Chief Wannatoka. He died on May 30, 2007 in Benson, Arizona at age 77.

References

External links

Nick Ramus at Find a Grave
Nick Ramus at the Internet Movie Database

Nick Ramus at Memory Alpha (a Star Trek wiki)

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Persondata
Name	Ramus, Nick
Alternative names
Short description	American actor
Date of birth	September 9, 1929
Place of birth	Seattle, Washington
Date of death	May 30, 2007
Place of death	Benson, Arizona

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