Russell Means
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Russell Means Net Worth

Russell Means was an Oglala Sioux activist born on November 10, 1939 in South Dakota. He was a prominent figure in the fight for Native American rights, and is most famous for his role in the Wounded Knee Incident of 1973, when 200 Oglala Lakota occupied the town of Wounded Knee, South Dakota. He was a passionate advocate for the rights of Native American people throughout his career.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day November 10, 1939
Birth Place South Dakota
Age 81 YEARS OLD
Died On Oct 22, 2012 (age 72)
Birth Sign Scorpio

💰 Net worth: $100K - $1M

About

American Oglala Sioux Activist who has spent his career advocating for the rights of Native American people. He is best known for his leading role during the Wounded Knee Incident of 1973, when 200 Oglala Lakota occupied the town of Wounded Knee, South Dakota.

Before Fame

He was briefly employed at the Office of Economic Opportunity at the Rosebud Indian Reservation.

Trivia

He began an acting career in 1992 and appeared in numerous films, including The Last of the Mohicans.

Family Life

He was married to Pearl Means from 1999 to 2012 and he had three children, Tatanka, Scott and Nataanii. His parents were Theodora Feather and Harold 'Hank' Means.

Associated With

He did voice acting with David Ogden Stiers in Pocahontas.

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