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Eddie Spears mini-bio: Eddie Spears (born November 29, 1982) is an American actor, of parents who are Native Americans. He is a member of the Kul Wicasa OyateLakota (often called "Sioux") Lower Brule Tribe of South Dakota. He has 5 brothers and 1 sister. His older brother Michael Spears is also an actor. Eddie Spears has been in the spotlight since age 10 starting with his first role in the Turner production of Geronimo. Most rewarding role to date: Shane Chasing Horse in Dreamkeeper although his starring role in Back Cloud earned him recognition as well. When he was cast for the lead in Black Cloud (2004), directed by Rick Schroder, he trained three months prior with legendary boxing trainer Jimmy Gambia to prefect his boxing skills. The story is about a Navajo boxer training for the Olympics while struggling with the secrets of his family's heritage. One of the scenes was filmed in Las Vegas during the 2003 Golden Gloves National Championship. He attended and was a mentor at the 2nd annual HatcH audiovisual festival in Bozeman, Montana in October 2005. HatcH is a film and arts festival whose mission is to provide mentorship, education, inspiration, and recognition to the next generation of creative innovators. He can speak Lakota, though has admitted that it is broken and is not fluent. He is an avid outdoorsman with hunting, fishing, archery and rodeo experience. He also likes playing Frisbee and “just being outdoors, especially in the water.” His music tastes encompass Blues, Rock N' Roll, Bluegrass, Funk and Hip-Hop. Eddie can dance both the traditional and grass ceremonies of the Lakota. Because of his strong sense of traditional value, Eddie works closely as a mentor with the youth in his home area of South Dakota. He also travels nationally as a keynote speaker. | VITAL STATS | | Eddie Spears Information: | | Eye color: Brown | | Height: | | Nickname(s): Eddie (born Edward Spears) | | Notable feature(s): | | Education: | | Family: Edde's parents are both Native Americas. He is a member of the Kul Wicasa OyateLakota (often called "Sioux") Lower Brule Tribe of South Dakota. He has 5 brothers and 1 sister. His older brother Michael Spears is also an actor. | | Resides in: | | Religious affiliations: | | Political affiliation: | | Personal interests/hobbies: His music tastes encompass Blues, Rock N' Roll, Bluegrass, Funk and Hip-Hop. He also likes fishing, Frisbee and “just being outdoors, especially in the water.” | | Charities/Causes: Because of his strong sense of traditional value, Eddie works closely as a mentor with the youth in his home area of South Dakota. He also travels nationally as a keynote speaker. | | Other: Eddie has been quoted saying "I don't drink." | | |