Who is Tantoo Cardinal?
Tantoo Cardinal is a Canadian film and television actress.
She is popular for her iconic roles in Dances with Wolves, Legends of the Fall, and Smoke Signals.
Her upcoming crime drama film is Killers of the Flower Moon which shooting wrapped on October 1, 2021.
Tantoo Cardinal: Age, Family, Siblings, Ethnicity, Education
Tantoo was born on July 20, 1950, in Anzac, Fort McMurry, Alberts, Canada. Her birth name is Rose Marie Cardinal.
The name of her mother is Julia Cardinal whereas her father left when she was six weeks old.
Sadly, her mother passed away and she was raised by her grandmother in Anzac, Alberts, near Fort McMurray.
She has two older siblings. Talking about her education, she attended Bonnie Doon High School in Edmonton on a bursary.
She holds Canadian nationality whereas his ethnicity is unknown.
Tantoo Cardinal: Professional Life, Career
Tantoo made an appearance in a historical biopic of Marie-Anne Lagimodiere, Marie-Ann as Tantou.
She then appeared in the role of Indian Woman in the action film, Death Hunt.
Similarly, she made his television debut through Spirit Bay where she portrayed the role of Annie.
In 1987, she appeared in a television film, Gunsmoke: Return to Dodge as Little Doe.
Cardinal starred in numerous notable films and television series such as Loyalties (1986), Candy Mountain (1987), Unforgiven (1992), Silent Tongue (1993), Sioux City (1994), Smoke Signals (1998), ARQ (2016), Red Snow (2019), and more.
She guest-starred in the crime drama television series, Longmire which aired on the A&E network as Marilyn Charlotte.
Similarly, she frequently appeared on the ABC crime drama series, Stumptown where she was cast in the role of Sue Lynn Blackbird.
Awards, Nominations
| Year | Awards | Category | Result |
| 1987 | Genie Awards | Best Performance for her role in Loyalties | Nominated |
| 1996 | Gemini Awards | Best Performance in a Guest Role in North of 60 | Won |
| 2001 | FAITA Award | Outstanding Performance in Navigating the Heart | Won |
| 2009 | Leo Awards | Best Lead Performance | Nominated |
| 2018 | American Indian Film Festival | Best Supporting Actress | Won |
Tantoo Cardinal: Net Worth, Salary
As of 2021, Tantoo has an estimated net worth of around $5 million.
Her salary and other earnings are still under review.
Rumors, Controversy
On August 23, 2011, Cardinal was arrested while protesting the proposed extension of the Keystone Pipeline along with Margot Kidder and others.
Body Measurement: Height, Weight
The actress stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches tall.
Likewise, his weight is about 55 kg.
She has a dark brown pair of eyes and her hair color is grey.
Similarly, her shoe size is 4 US.
Social Media
The actress is active on Instagram where she has more than 8k followers.
Likely, she has over 16.8k followers on her Twitter account.
Trivia
- Her name Tantto is given by her grandmother.
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Tantoo Cardinal's Birthday Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | July | Thursday |
| 2024 | July | Saturday |
| 2025 | July | Sunday |
| 2026 | July | Monday |
| 2027 | July | Tuesday |
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