August Schellenberg has died at the age of 77. The actor, possibly best known for the role of Randolph Johnson in the "Free Willy" films, passed away peacefully after a long fight with cancer (as reported by TMZ).
Often playing Native American characters, Schellenberg's acting career began in the 1970s. He appeared in almost 100 projects over the years and was nominated for a supporting-actor Emmy for his role as Sitting Bull in "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee" in 2007. Other notable roles include Powhatan in 2005's "The New World" (costarring Colin Farrell and Christian Bale) and guest appearances on shows ranging from "Grey's Anatomy" to "Walker, Texas Ranger."
Born in Montreal in 1936, Schellenberg died in Texas.
You can see August Schellenberg in the trailer for "Free Willy" in 1993.
Often playing Native American characters, Schellenberg's acting career began in the 1970s. He appeared in almost 100 projects over the years and was nominated for a supporting-actor Emmy for his role as Sitting Bull in "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee" in 2007. Other notable roles include Powhatan in 2005's "The New World" (costarring Colin Farrell and Christian Bale) and guest appearances on shows ranging from "Grey's Anatomy" to "Walker, Texas Ranger."
Born in Montreal in 1936, Schellenberg died in Texas.
You can see August Schellenberg in the trailer for "Free Willy" in 1993.
- 8/16/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
Veteran Native American actor August Schellenberg died yesterday at the age of 77 after a long battle with cancer.
Schellenberg, a Canadian Mohawk, was best known for playing Jesse's mentor in "Free Willy," but he boasted a long, storied career that spanned four decades. He was nominated for an Emmy for playing Sitting Bull in the HBO miniseries "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee."
Born to a Swiss father and Canadian mother, Schellenberg trained at the National Theatre School of Canada before moving on to the stage, television, and film. His first role was in the 1971 movie "Rip-Off," and he acted steadily in various TV shows and movies ever since.
In 1993, Schellenberg took on his most famous role -- as mentor Randolph Johnson in "Free Willy." He went on to appear in both of the hit movie's sequels.
Schellenberg often played Native Americans; in 2005, he starred as Chief Powhatan in Terrence Malick's "The New World.
Schellenberg, a Canadian Mohawk, was best known for playing Jesse's mentor in "Free Willy," but he boasted a long, storied career that spanned four decades. He was nominated for an Emmy for playing Sitting Bull in the HBO miniseries "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee."
Born to a Swiss father and Canadian mother, Schellenberg trained at the National Theatre School of Canada before moving on to the stage, television, and film. His first role was in the 1971 movie "Rip-Off," and he acted steadily in various TV shows and movies ever since.
In 1993, Schellenberg took on his most famous role -- as mentor Randolph Johnson in "Free Willy." He went on to appear in both of the hit movie's sequels.
Schellenberg often played Native Americans; in 2005, he starred as Chief Powhatan in Terrence Malick's "The New World.
- 8/16/2013
- by Kelly Woo
- Moviefone
Hollywood has lost a legend. After a four-decade career on both the small and big screens, August Schellenberg died surrounded by his family and loved ones in Dallas on Thursday, Aug. 15, according to TMZ. He was 77. The Canadian Mohawk actor, perhaps best known for his portrayal of Native American mentor Randolph Johnson in the Free Willy trilogy, had suffered from a long battle with cancer, his family told TMZ. Schellenberg was born in Montreal to a Swiss father and a Mohawk mother, and had a prolific [...]...
- 8/16/2013
- Us Weekly
The nominations are in! Ellen DeGeneres, The View and General Hospital lead the pack in the 2013 Daytime Emmy nominations.
Sam Champion read the 2013 Daytime Emmy Nominations on Good Morning America on May 1, and it’s a great list! General Hospital and The Young & The Restless were some of the many shows nominated, while Ellen DeGeneres, Katie Couric and the lovely ladies of The View are some of the hosts nominated. Read on for the full list.
Daytime Emmys 2013 — Full List Of Nominations
Outstanding Drama Series
The Bold and the Beautiful, CBS
Bradley P. Bell, Executive Producer
Rhonda Friedman, Edward J. Scott, SupervisingProducers
Ronald W. Weaver, Senior Producer
Mark Pinciotti, Coordinating Producer
Cynthia J. Popp, Colleen Bell, Casey Kasprzyk, Producers
Days of Our Lives, NBC
Ken Corday, Executive Producer
Lisa de Cazotte, Greg Meng, Co-Executive Producers
Janet Drucker, Tim Stevens, Coordinating Producers
Albert Alarr, Producer
General Hospital , ABC
Frank Valentini, Executive Producer
Mary-Kelly Weir,...
Sam Champion read the 2013 Daytime Emmy Nominations on Good Morning America on May 1, and it’s a great list! General Hospital and The Young & The Restless were some of the many shows nominated, while Ellen DeGeneres, Katie Couric and the lovely ladies of The View are some of the hosts nominated. Read on for the full list.
Daytime Emmys 2013 — Full List Of Nominations
Outstanding Drama Series
The Bold and the Beautiful, CBS
Bradley P. Bell, Executive Producer
Rhonda Friedman, Edward J. Scott, SupervisingProducers
Ronald W. Weaver, Senior Producer
Mark Pinciotti, Coordinating Producer
Cynthia J. Popp, Colleen Bell, Casey Kasprzyk, Producers
Days of Our Lives, NBC
Ken Corday, Executive Producer
Lisa de Cazotte, Greg Meng, Co-Executive Producers
Janet Drucker, Tim Stevens, Coordinating Producers
Albert Alarr, Producer
General Hospital , ABC
Frank Valentini, Executive Producer
Mary-Kelly Weir,...
- 5/1/2013
- by Eleanore Hutch
- HollywoodLife
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