Catherine Bach 5'8" currently lives in Encino CA. In 1990 married Peter Lopez. She has one daughter, Sopheia Isa-Bella. She was born in Faith SD. She went to UCLA to study acting and after occasional TV or movie roles finally landed the part of Daisy Duke on the TV series the Dukes of Hazzard.
Jay Novacek of the Dallas Cowboys
Marvin "Ted" Thin Elk - American Indian Actor Ted played Grandpa Sam Reaches in the 1992 movie Thunderheart with Val Kilmer.
He also had roles in the movies "The Broken Chain" and "Walking Thunder." He also
was in the TV mini-series "Heaven and Hell." (thanks Nicholas H. for more info)
Unfortunately Ted Thin Elk passed away Monday, Jan 27, 1997 at the age of 77. Our area lost a great man, he will be missed.
Winifred Reutter who wrote many many books such as Early Dakota Days... she was a wonderful, and most kind woman, and will be greatly missed by all of us who knew her... the world lost a wonderful treasury of knowledge.
John Fire Lame Deer author of Lame Deer, Seeker of Visions with Richard Erdoes in 1972. Lakota Holy Man
Cheryl Ladd - actress
Elizabeth Cook-Lynn Native American Author Born on a Sioux reservation in South Dakota...
Bob Barker - Television Personality Grew up on Rosebud Reservation
Floyd Red Crow Westerman - actor (Ten Bears in "Dance with wolves")
But donīt forget his music: "This Land Is Your Mother" and "Custer Died For Your Sins"
Gary Mule Deer - Entertainer (thank you to Johnny Y. for the additional information)
David Soul - Actor / Entertainer
Paul Goble - Author of many many wonderful childrens books that help keep the Lakota and Native traditions and stories alive
Shawn Colvin (singer/songwriter)
Kyle Evans Entertainer
Mamie Van Doren - Actress
Myron Floren - Entertainer
Gary Owens - Television Personality
Tom Brokaw - NBC-TV News Anchor
Buddy Buntrock (sp?) - Entertainer
John Cacavas - Composer
Jarrod Emick - Actor
Ben Black Elk - Noted American Indian
Terry Ree of "Williams and Ree" - Entertainers which have this web site for Williams and Ree
Mary Hart - Television Personality Grew up in Sioux Falls Host of Entertainment Tonight Mary was runner up in 1971 Miss America Pageant and is on the board of Directors for Rally's Hamberger's which her husband owns
Mary Brave Bird - Author
Tuffy - a famous dog NEW We have more information on Tuffy! Ger Orvedahl, a cattle farmer from Faith SD owned and trained Tuffy, be sure to visit this site!
Read How Lawrence Welk got his Start IN SD
And read about Jesse James's daring escape... Thanks to the South Dakota State Site
Lakota Woman Artist
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Keli Shangreaux, daughter of Marcella Cash, was born on the Rosebud Reservation and has lived in places like Texas Co. and North Dakota, but she has found home to be the rolling hills of South Dakota. Keli is a Lakota Artist. Her dream began the first time she picked up a crayon. She knew then that she wanted to create and share the beauty she sees. She is a White River High School Graduate, class of 1989. This fall she will graduate from Sinte Gleska University with a bachelor's degree in art with an emphasis in painting. In 1997 she won third place in the Black Hill's Pow Wow Art Show. She currently has work that is being shown at the Washington Center for Performing Arts in Washington State. And now, her water colors have been selected by Hidden Mountain Productions to become signed prints, to be sold in various stores and establishments. Keli has come a long way to see her dreams come true. Keli is a single mom, with three wonderful children,Justice, 5, Greydon, 3, and Nora, 1, that serve as inspiration in much of her work. "Being a woman artist is harder" Keli stated as she signed her name across one of her prints, "and being a mother, you have responsibilities that come first, before your artwork...after the kids are taken care of, then you have some time for yourself." It also proves harder to enter art shows, many requiring entry fees. And of course there is always the little ones that want to "help". There have been a few paintings that have been finished by a crayon stick figure added in by an aspiring artists in diapers. When asked where her inspiration comes from Keli's eyes sparkle in reply, "from being a mother, and my family." Keli feels her work was always missing something, never quite complete, until she became a mother. Now her creativity flourishes. The ideas come to her from many sources, from a baby's smile to a mother's embrace. Her life is being "mom" to her little ones, and being a painter, Keli has found her strength. When asked what she plans to do now her reply is simple, "create for as long as I can". Keli works in all mediums, and plans to work in oils and sculptures but that has to wait until the kids are older. She also does poetry and beadwork, and always has a project or two underway. She plans on returning to school and getting her masters. But Keli also has a dream, one she plans on seeing brought to reality. Keli plans on building a youth camp / artist retreat. "The Black Hills IS for artists" Keli refers to the inspiration and energy of the hills. She loves the area and wants to stay in South Dakota. She envisions a youth camp for kids during the summer, and in the off season, a place for artists to come and find solace and inspiration. Her advice, when asked, was direct. Go to School. Especially if you want to be an artist, take your raw talent and study the arts, the fine arts, learn the rules and the history and refine your talents. And for everyone's dreams, she added, everyone who has a dream should go for it. "There are people who are nice and will do everything they can to help you." Keli adds as a sleepy eyed little one emerges from a hallway and curls into mom's lap. "If you have the dream it is possible to achieve it." |
And Did you know these movies were Filmed in South Dakota???