Russell Means - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | November 10, 1939 |
|---|---|
| Age | 86 |
| Birthplace | Porcupine, Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio - (see also Russell Means's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rabbit |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Leading figure in the American Indian Movement (AIM), activism for Native American rights, acting roles in films such as 'The Last of the Mohicans' (1992) and 'Natural Born Killers' (1994), and his autobiography. |
Intro
Russell Means was an Oglala Lakota activist, actor, writer, and prominent leader in the American Indian Movement (AIM). He was widely recognized for his advocacy of Native American rights and his prolific career as an actor and author.
Early Life & Background
Russell Means was born on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota in 1939. He grew up facing poverty and discrimination, which shaped his later activism. Means attended various schools before becoming involved in Native American rights movements during the 1960s and 1970s.
Career Highlights
- Prominent leader in the American Indian Movement (AIM), notably participating in the 1973 Wounded Knee occupation.
- Ran for President of the United States as a Libertarian Party candidate in 1988.
- Starred as Chingachgook in 'The Last of the Mohicans' (1992).
- Appeared in films such as 'Natural Born Killers' (1994) and 'Pocahontas' (1995, voice role).
- Published an autobiography, 'Where White Men Fear to Tread', in 1995.
Trivia
- Means was also a musician and released an album called 'Electric Warrior: The Sound of Indian America.'
- He briefly sought the Libertarian Party's nomination for President of the United States in 1988.
- Russell Means founded the Republic of Lakotah, declaring its independence from the United States in 2007.
FAQs
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Russell Means is 86 years old.
Russell Means was born the 10 November 1939.
Porcupine, Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About November 10th, 1939, in brief:
- Historical events: On November 10, 1939, Finnish author Frans Eemil Sillanpää was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for his deep understanding of Finland's peasantry and the exquisite art with which he portrayed their way of life and their relationship with nature.
- Day of the week: November 10th, 1939 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: Goodbye, Mr. Chips directed by Sam Wood, Sidney Franklin
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