Morris Birdyellowhead Explained

Morris Birdyellowhead, also known as Morris Bird, is an Indigenous Canadian actor best known for his portrayal of Flint Sky in the 2006 epic film Apocalypto, directed by Mel Gibson.

Personal life

He is a member of the Paul First Nation in Alberta.[1] Morris now resides on his reserve raising children and working as an auto mechanic.

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2003Dreamkeeper
2005Into the West Good Shield
2005Broken Trail Fox-Hide Brave Episode "Part Two"
2006Apocalypto Flint Sky
2007Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee TV movie
2007September Dawn Chief Kanosh
2007Elijah Charcoal TV movie
2011Hell on Wheels Bull Skull Episode: "Bread and Circuses"
2015Diablo Pitikwa

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Morris Bird Yellowhead . List of Actors . Paul First Nation . 20 December 2009 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110715053318/http://www.paulfirstnation.com/default.aspx?ID=Actors . 15 July 2011 . dead .