Tatanka Means

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Award-Winning Native American Actor & Stand-Up Comedian

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Albuquerque, NM, USA
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Tatanka Means Biography

Tatanka Means is an award-winning actor and stand-up comedian originally from Chinle, Arizona on the Navajo Nation. He represents the Navajo, Oglala Lakota, Yankton Dakota and Omaha Nations.

Means can be seen most recently in the Oscar-nominated Martin Scorsese Western crime drama film, "Killers Of The Flower Moon," alongside Leonardo DiCaprio, Lily Gladstone, and Robert De Niro. Means can also be seen in Kevin Costner’s new Western Saga, "Horizon" and the upcoming sequel "Wind River: Rising," as well as the much-anticipated A24 horror film, "Opus" alongside John Malkovich. His other recent work includes the newly released Netflix series "Ransom Canyon" with Josh Duhamel.

Aside from acting, Means performs stand-up comedy throughout Native America. Sharing laughter and good medicine to all ages. He was recently a featured comedian on the PBS special, "Roots of Comedy," with Jesus Trejo. Means was named "Entertainer of The Year" by the National Indian Gaming Association. He is proud to be a drug & alcohol-free sober performer.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 06/18/2025.

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.
  • Tatanka Means Wild Horse Pass Casino "Aaayyyyeeee"
    Tatanka Means on the Native slang "Aaayyyyeee". Hilarious! Filmed at Wild Horse Pass Casino 2012. Visit: http://www.tatankameans.com
  • Tatanka Means' National Turkey Genocide Day - YouTube
    Tatanka Means' National Turkey Genocide Day at Farmington Civic Center on Nov. 25, 2012. www.TATANKAMEANS.com

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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 $20,000 - $30,000. Tatanka Means generally travels from Albuquerque, NM, USA 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, Dallas Goldtooth and Susan Devan Harness. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Tatanka Means for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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