| Gary Starr was born in Rochester New
York, his mother Mohawk, and Father Cree, Starblanket Saskatchewan
Band Member. He began to formally travel and take the Pow Wow
trail on his own, began dancing "fancy" then "grass" becoming
a champion in all kinds of Traditional Dancing. Gary is a champion
Hoop Dancer as well.
Gary Starr has made his living as an Actor for Television and Feature Films.
Most recently in the feature "Bordello of Blood", "Tales of the Crypt", and
CBS's "North of 60" in which he plays the town bully.
When "North of 60" went off the air, Gary took up carving in the Kwangulth
style. Barry Scow of Alert Bay is teaching Gary the carving skills. Other
Native carvers such as Beau Dick, Wayne Alfred, Stan Hunt III, and many other
highly talented artists also influenced Gary. |
