Awards & Winners

Gordon Tootoosis

Date of Birth 25-October-1941
Place of Birth Poundmaker Cree Nation
(Saskatchewan)
Nationality Canada
Also know as Gordon Tootoosis CM
Profession Actor, Voice Actor
Gordon Tootoosis CM was a First Nations actor. He was of Cree and Stoney descent. Tootoosis was a descendant of Yellow Mud Blanket, brother of the famous Cree leader Pitikwahanapiwiyin. He was acclaimed for his commitment to preserving his culture and to telling his people's stories. He served as a founding member of the board of directors of the Saskatchewan Native Theatre Company. Tootoosis offered encouragement, support and training to aspiring Aboriginal actors. He served as a leading Cree activist both as a social worker and as a band chief. In Open Season and Boog and Elliot's Midnight Bun Run, Tootoosis was the voice of Sheriff Gordy. He was awarded membership in the Order of Canada on October 29, 2004. The investiture ceremony took place on September 9, 2005. His citation recognizes him as an inspirational role model for Aboriginal youth. It notes that as a veteran actor, he portrayed memorable characters in movie and television productions in Canada and the United States.

Awards by Gordon Tootoosis

Check all the awards nominated and won by Gordon Tootoosis.

2008


Gemini Award for Best Individual or Ensemble Performance in an Animated Program or Series
Honored for : Wapos Bay: The Series
(The Guardians)

Nominations 2008 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Gemini Award for Best Individual or Ensemble Performance in an Animated Program or Series Wapos Bay: The Series
The Guardians

1998


Nominations 1998 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Gemini Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Guest Role Dramatic Series North of 60

1995


Nominations 1995 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Gemini Award for Best Guest Performance in a Series by an Actor North of 60