BIOGRAPHY
Michael Spears film credits include a lead role
in the TNT/Spielberg mini series, Into the West
as Dog Star.
In preparation for the role of Dog
Star,
Michael expanded his knowledge
of his own
traditional language
by working with Lakota language
coach, Charlie White Buffalo.
His role as Otter, in Dances with
Wolves,
catapulted him into the world
of Film, Music and
Public Speaking.
Before the age of 17, Michael had the
privilege to
learn from and work with
great actors such as,
Jimmy Smitts
and
Kim Delaney, in ABC’S production
of
the Broken Chord. Michael played the
role of Adam,
a child born with fetal
alcohol syndrome.
The Broken Chain
(1993) role-Lohaheo,
director
Lamont Johnson.
Lakota Women (1994) role-Statman,
director Frank Pierson and Skins
(2002) role
Mr. Green Laces,
director Chris Eyre.
Michael's most recent film credit was a
lead role in Imprint as Tom Greyhorse.
Produced by Chris Eyre and Linn Productions.
