Gary Farmer

Gary Farmer

Gary Dale Farmer (born June 12, 1953) is a versatile and esteemed Native-Canadian actor known for his compelling performances on screen. Born in Ohsweken, Ontario, Farmer has made significant contributions to film and television. He was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for his memorable performance as Nobody in the Jim Jarmusch independent western Dead Man (1995), in which he starred opposite Johnny Depp, and again for his role in Smoke Signals (1998). Gary reprised his role as Nobody for Jim Jarmusch again in “Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999), and Frank Oz cast him alongside Marlon Brando and Robert De Niro in The Score (2001). Recently Gary showed off his comedy chops as Uncle Brownie on “Reservation Dogs.” Farmer’s ability to portray diverse characters with authenticity and nuance has earned him acclaim in the entertainment industry. His passion for storytelling and his commitment to his craft have established him as a respected and influential figure in the world of acting.

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Gary Farmer Movies

Discover the best Gary Farmer movies. Explore the complete filmography, including top-rated classics, newest releases, and highest-grossing films starring Gary Farmer ranked by year and score.

1

First Cow (2020)

Drama Western
Kelly Reichardt's deliberate study of friendship and ambition unfolds in 1820s Oregon, where a quiet cook and a Chinese immigrant form an unlikely partnership. Their scheme is modest but consequential:...
Score 7.0
2

Blood Quantum (2019)

Horror
When a zombie outbreak tears through the surrounding towns, the residents of the Mi'kmaq reserve of Red Crow discover something remarkable: they cannot be turned. The dead rise everywhere else,...
Score 5.8
3

Adaptation. (2002)

Comedy Crime Drama
A neurotic screenwriter confronts the gap between his artistic ambitions and creative paralysis while attempting to transform a botanical nonfiction book into cinema. As his twin brother hawks a competing...
Score 7.3
4

Smoke Signals (1998)

Comedy Drama
Victor has spent years nursing a quiet rage toward the father who abandoned him on their Idaho reservation. When word arrives that Arnold has died in Arizona, the last person...
Score 6.8
5

Moonshine Highway (1996)

Action Drama Thriller
A moonshine smuggler sees his chance at redemption through stock car racing, but his ambitions collide with a vengeful sheriff whose wife he's been seeing. As he builds a new...
Score 6.4
6

Dead Man (1995)

Drama Fantasy Western
William Blake arrives in the frontier town of Machine with a job offer and a one-way ticket to nowhere. After a night that ends in bloodshed, he flees into the...
Score 7.3

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-rated movies starring Gary Farmer? +
According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles starring Gary Farmer are First Cow, Blood Quantum, and Adaptation..
How many movies and TV shows has Gary Farmer starred in? +
Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 6 titles starring Gary Farmer, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.
Are the movies starring Gary Farmer worth watching? +
Yes! The overall filmography starring Gary Farmer maintains a strong average user rating of 6.8 out of 10 across all tracked titles.