Nick Ramus

Nick Ramus
Born	September 9, 1929(1929-09-09) Seattle, Washington
Died	May 30, 2007(2007-05-30) (aged 77) Benson, Arizona
Occupation	Film, television actor

Nickolas G. Ramus (September 9, 1929 – May 30, 2007) was a Native American actor, best known for his appearances on television. He was a Blackfoot.He appeared as Chief Lost Eagle of the Arapaho in the miniseries "Centennial" He also appeared in the 1993 TNT TV film Geronimo about the historical Apache warrior with the same name.

He played Gus Nunouz in the soap opera Falcon Crest and had a recurring role as Chief Black Kettle in Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman. Other TV credits include: Gunsmoke, Little House on the Prairie, Northern Exposure, MacGyver and Walker, Texas Ranger.

Ramus starred in the first Native American language film, 1980s Windwalker. He also appeared briefly in the film Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home and in the comedy film "Love at stake" (about the Salem witches) . He died on May 30, 2007 in Benson, Arizona. His ashes were scattered.

References

External links

Biography portal

• Nick Ramus at Find a Grave
• Nick Ramus at the Internet Movie Database
• Nick Ramus at Memory Alpha (a Star Trek wiki)

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Name	Ramus, Nick
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Date of birth	September 9, 1929
Place of birth	Seattle, Washington
Date of death	May 30, 2007
Place of death	Benson, Arizona