Floyd Red Crow Westerman

Floyd "Red Crow" Westerman, also known as Kanghi Duta (August 17, 1936 – December 13, 2007), was a Sioux musician, political activist, and actor. After establishing a career as a country music singer, later in his life, he became a leading actor depicting Native Americans in American films and television. He is sometimes credited simply as Floyd Westerman. He worked as a political activist for Native American causes.

Personal facts

Alias (AKA)
Floyd Crow Westerman
Floyd Westerman
Pop Wharton (nickname)
Birth dateAugust 17, 1936
Birth nameFloyd Kanghi Duta Westerman
Birth place
South Dakota , Lake Traverse Indian Reservation , United States
Date of deathDecember 13, 2007
Place of death
California , Los Angeles , United States
Resting place
Veblen South Dakota

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