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Adam Beach

Adam Beach

Actor and Star of the Academy Award-Nominated film "Flags of Our Fathers"

Adam Beach is a Canadian-born actor whose illustrious career continues to traverse screens both small and large.

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Adam Beach is a Canadian-born actor whose illustrious career continues to traverse screens both small and large. He will next be seen heavily recurring in BIG LOVEs fourth season on HBO. Adam received a Golden Globe nomination for his turn as Charles Eastman in the HBO film adaptation of the world renowned book BURY MY HEART AT WOUNDED KNEE. His performance led to a series regular role on Law & Order: SVU playing the role of IceTs partner, Chester Lake.

Beach is a member of the Ojibwa Nation and his work is strongly rooted in his Native heritage, bringing a unique and diverse perspective to his craft. His commitment to his spiritual development through traditional grass dancing enhances his work.

Adam may today be best known for his portrayal of Victor Joseph in Smoke Signals, which won the Filmmakers Trophy Award and the Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival. Adams first brush with fame occurred in his follow up, starring opposite Nicolas Cage in John Woos Windtalkers, the story of the Navajo Code Talkers, who spoke their language as a code during World War II.

Adam is also known for his work in the CBS mini-series Comanche Moon he played Blue Duck opposite a star studded cast including Val Kilmer and Steve Zahn. On the big screen, Adam received much critical acclaim for his powerful starring turn as Ira Hayes, in FLAGS OF OUR FATHERS directed by Clint Eastwood, written by Paul Haggis, and produced by Stephen Spielberg.

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Adam spoke about real life challenges and experiences in life’s challenges with the need to keep going, never giving up. The audience really loved Adam! Looking forward on bring him back. Thank you PDA.

Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska

It was a great event! Adam was very down to earth and the kids really enjoyed the event and Adam and hearing his inspiring story. Thanks so much !!

KTTT Community Wellness Center

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A Conversation With Adam Beach
Adam will discuss his life, work and the on going struggle for Native Americans and how he hopes to rewrite the “Hollywood” Indian story by advocating for Indian Rights

Another Topic: Adam has spoken about is: Living a healthy lifestyle, peer pressure, bullying, Drug Free, culture/language preservation

 

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Adam Beach on George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight

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Salt Lake Community College

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Western Michigan University

On behalf of myself and my organization Entertainment Unlimited the Campus Programming Board of Ferris State University, we thank you PDA and Dan for a successful event!! Dan was magnificent! Students really enjoyed the presentation. I know I did. Can’t wait to bring in more programs with PDA Group.

Ferris State University

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