Saginaw Grant was a great Native American character actor who was most recognized for his roles in The Lone Ranger, The World’s Fastest Indian, Community, and Breaking Bad. He is recognized for his motivating talks and his commitment to safeguarding the existence of his local culture.
Early Life
Saginaw Morgan Grant, the son of Sarah and Austin Grant was born on July 20, 1936, at the Indian Hospital in Pawnee, Oklahoma. He was a member of the Sac and Fox Nation, which is located in Oklahoma. His mother’s ancestors originated from the Iowa and Otoe-Missouria tribes of Oklahoma. He was born in Oklahoma City. During the Korean War, he served in the United States Marine Corps as a petty officer.
Saginaw Grant Career
He was a well-known actor who appeared in a lot of films and television shows. Saginaw Grant appeared in the Young Indiana Jones Chronicles episode “Mystery of the Blues” from 1993, in which he played Grey Cloud, an ally of Indiana Jones who stood up to Harrison Ford’s Indiana Jones. Among his other roles are the Gatekeeper in the 1999 film “Purgatory” and Chief Big Bear in the 2013 film The Lone Ranger, to name a few examples. He appeared in the Breaking Bad episode “Ozymandias,” in which he played a man who sells his truck to Walter White, and he served on the American Indian Advisory Board of the San Diego International Film Festival from 2012.
Social Media
With a social media presence on Instagram, Saginaw Grant amassed 7,589 followers and 165 followings, in addition to 347 posts, during his lifetime. He was also active on Twitter from May 2014 to July 2021, amassing a total of 1,019 followers and 198 followings throughout that time period.
Saginaw Grant Biography |
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| Real Name | Saginaw Grant |
| Birth Date | July 20, 1936 |
| Age (as of 2021) | 85 Years |
| Death | July 27, 2021 |
| Birth Place | Pawnee, Oklahoma, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | Character Actor |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Sun sign | Cancer |
Physical Statistics |
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| Height | in feet inches – 5’ 10” – in Centimeters – 177 cm |
| Weight | in Kilograms – 78 kg – in Pounds – 171 lbs |
| Hair Color | Gray |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Body Type | Average |
Family |
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| Father | Austin Grant |
| Mother | Sarah Grant |
| Sister | – |
| Brother | – |
Qualification/Education |
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| School | Ponca Military Academy |
| College | – |
Relationship Status |
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| Marital Status | Single |
| Affair | No |
| Who is his wife? | Not Known |
| Children | – |
Personal Life & Cause of Death
Talking about his marital status then we don’t know who is or was his wife as no official reports are available for the same. However, Saginaw is survived by three granddaughters: Cassandra, Vanessa, and Della, and four grandchildren Joseph, Sherry Jo, Stephen, and Micah Littlecrow. He used to spend a lot of time with his family, talking and laughing. Saginaw died peacefully in his sleep on July 27, 2021. His publicist and friend claimed that he died of natural causes.
Saginaw Grant Net worth
Saginaw had a total net worth of 1.5 million dollars, which was entirely derived from his love of acting and dedication to the craft of the profession. To his career and vocation, he has given his all and is completely dedicated to them.
Trivia
- The San Diego Film Festival presented Saginaw with the American Legacy Award, which he accepted.
- The Oceanside Cultural Arts Foundation has given Saginaw the lifetime achievement award for his work.
- Saginaw was given The Native American Music Awards as a Living Legend for his contributions to the music industry (NAMA).
- Earlier this year, his album “Don’t Let The Drums Go Silent” was awarded the NAMA’s Record of the Year award.
