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Tatanka Means

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Native American Actor & Stand-Up Comedian

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Tatanka Means Biography

Tatanka Means is an award-winning actor and stand-up comedian from Chinle, Arizona. He represents the Navajo, Omaha, Ihanktonwan Nations and is an enrolled member of the Oglala Lakota Sioux Tribe in Pine Ridge, South Dakota.

His most recent work includes FX’s critically acclaimed series “Reservation Dogs” Directed by Tazbah Chavez, Marvel’s Disney+ show “Echo” directed by Sydney Freeland, and stars in the highly anticipated Martin Scorsese Western crime drama film Killers of the Flower Moon, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Jesse Plemons and Robert De Niro. It is based on the true story of a series of murders of the Osage people that took place in the early 1920s, which in turn led to the creation of the FBI. Means plays John Wren, one of the first Native American FBI agents. Means is currently filming Kevin Costner’s Western epic Horizon.

Aside from acting, Means performs stand-up comedy throughout Indian Country spreading laughter and speaking to Native youth across on reservations about healthy living and sobriety wellness.

He currently resides in New Mexico with his wife and children. Means is the son of Gloria Grant and American Indian activist & actor, Russell Means.

Speaking Topics
  • American Indians and Hollywood in the 21st Century

    Means looks at Indians in film in the 21st Century and their role in Hollywood, then discusses stereotypes of the modern Indian.

  • Youth Empowerment

    Believing in yourself, you are enough and nothing is impossible.

  • Native Americans: Past, Present, and Future

    From our creation as a people to fighting for our lives, we exist in a pop culture with the last of our elders. Means explores a reality of living in two worlds while preserving life and culture.

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  • HOW TO BOOK Tatanka Means?

    Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Tatanka Means for both live and virtual events for over 15 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment. Fill out a booking request form for Tatanka Means, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get pricing information and check availability for Tatanka Means or any other celebrity of your choice.
  • HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO BOOK Tatanka Means?

    Speaking fees for Tatanka Means, or any other keynote speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The amount that Tatanka Means charges to speak often varies according to the circumstances, including their schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Tatanka Means, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.
  • WHO IS THE AGENT FOR Tatanka Means?

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Tatanka Means for clients worldwide for more than 15 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Tatanka Means for your next private or corporate function.
  • WHAT IS A FULL-SERVICE TALENT BOOKING AGENCY?

    All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Tatanka Means or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Tatanka Means or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.
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Tatanka Means Biography

Tatanka Means is an award-winning actor and stand-up comedian from Chinle, Arizona. He represents the Navajo, Omaha, Ihanktonwan Nations and is an enrolled member of the Oglala Lakota Sioux Tribe in Pine Ridge, South Dakota.

His most recent work includes FX’s critically acclaimed series “Reservation Dogs” Directed by Tazbah Chavez, Marvel’s Disney+ show “Echo” directed by Sydney Freeland, and stars in the highly anticipated Martin Scorsese Western crime drama film Killers of the Flower Moon, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Jesse Plemons and Robert De Niro. It is based on the true story of a series of murders of the Osage people that took place in the early 1920s, which in turn led to the creation of the FBI. Means plays John Wren, one of the first Native American FBI agents. Means is currently filming Kevin Costner’s Western epic Horizon.

Aside from acting, Means performs stand-up comedy throughout Indian Country spreading laughter and speaking to Native youth across on reservations about healthy living and sobriety wellness.

He currently resides in New Mexico with his wife and children. Means is the son of Gloria Grant and American Indian activist & actor, Russell Means.

Tatanka Means Speaking Topics

  • American Indians and Hollywood in the 21st Century

    Means looks at Indians in film in the 21st Century and their role in Hollywood, then discusses stereotypes of the modern Indian.

  • Youth Empowerment

    Believing in yourself, you are enough and nothing is impossible.

  • Native Americans: Past, Present, and Future

    From our creation as a people to fighting for our lives, we exist in a pop culture with the last of our elders. Means explores a reality of living in two worlds while preserving life and culture.

Tatanka Means Videos

  • Tatanka Means National JOM Conference "Mom"
    Tatanka Means delivering keynote speech at the National JOM Johnson O'Malley Conference in Tulsa Oklahoma at the River Spirit Casino.
  • Awesome comedy from Tatanka Means will put a smile on your face
  • Tatanka Means at the World Premiere of NatGeo's Saints & Strangers

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  • How to book Tatanka Means?

    Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Tatanka Means for both live and virtual events for over 20 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment. Fill out a booking request form for Tatanka Means, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get pricing information and check availability for Tatanka Means or any other celebrity of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Tatanka Means?

    Speaking fees for Tatanka Means, or any other keynote speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The amount that Tatanka Means charges to speak often varies according to the circumstances, including their schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Tatanka Means, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.
  • Who is the agent for Tatanka Means?

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Tatanka Means for clients worldwide for more than 20 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Tatanka Means for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service talent booking agency?

    All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Tatanka Means or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Tatanka Means or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.

Tatanka Means is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as American Indians and Hollywood in the 21st Century, Youth Empowerment and Native Americans: Past, Present, and Future. The estimated speaking fee range to book Tatanka Means for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Tatanka Means generally travels from and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Gyasi Ross, Billy Mills, Winona LaDuke, Tantoo Cardinal and Jennifer Quinto. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Tatanka Means for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Tatanka Means Speaking Topics

  • American Indians and Hollywood in the 21st Century

    Means looks at Indians in film in the 21st Century and their role in Hollywood, then discusses stereotypes of the modern Indian.

  • Youth Empowerment

    Believing in yourself, you are enough and nothing is impossible.

  • Native Americans: Past, Present, and Future

    From our creation as a people to fighting for our lives, we exist in a pop culture with the last of our elders. Means explores a reality of living in two worlds while preserving life and culture.

Tatanka Means Speaker Videos

  • Tatanka Means National JOM Conference "Mom"
    Tatanka Means delivering keynote speech at the National JOM Johnson O'Malley Conference in Tulsa Oklahoma at the River Spirit Casino.
    Awesome comedy from Tatanka Means will put a smile on your face
  • Tatanka Means at the World Premiere of NatGeo's Saints & Strangers
    Actor Tatanka Means
    Tatanka Means talks about his role in Tiger Eyes, the challenges of being an American Indian actor and how fortunate it is to be filming in New Mexico.
  • Tatanka Means Wild Horse Pass Casino "Aaayyyyeeee"
    Tatanka Means' National Turkey Genocide Day - YouTube

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This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

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