Sheri Foster
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Sheri Foster | |
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| Born | October 19, 1957 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1980–present |
| Spouse | John Blake |
Sheri Foster (born October 19, 1957) is an American actress and registered member of the Cherokee nation from Texas. Her theatre experiences include The Independence of Eddie Rose, Death of a Miner, God of Vengeance, and touring with the Native American Theater group Mystic Voices. Her film work includes U-Turn (for which she was honored with a Best Supporting Actress Award from First Americans in the Arts), Naturally Native, Secondhand Heart, and Shouting Secrets. TV credits include House, Crazy Horse, Coyote Waits, and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.[1]
Personal life
Born in Texas in 1957, Foster is a citizen of the Cherokee Nation.[2]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | U-Turn | Grace's Mother | |
| 1998 | Yellow Wooden Ring (Short) | Aunt Eunice | |
| 2002 | Strong Medicine | Mary Muskegon | episode: Precautions |
| 2003 | Coyote Waits | Blue Lady | |
| 2009 | House | Cashier | episode: The Social Contract |
| 2017 | Mohawk | Wentahawi | |
| 2015–2017 | Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt | Fern White | 7 episodes |
References
- ^ "Native Voices Artists Ensemble". The Autry Museum. 2014-01-01. Archived from the original on 2015-07-24. Retrieved 2015-07-23.
- ^ "Native American Actors Virtual Panel – Recap". LA Skins Fest. Retrieved 2021-10-12.
External links
- Sheri Foster at IMDb
- "Native Voices", Native Voices Artists Ensemble, Autry National Center
- Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt' Has Two Native American Actors
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