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Movie
Acting
Thomas Banyacya
- Born
- Died
- (aged 89)
- Birthplace
- Moenkopi, Arizona, USA
- Credits
- 3 titles
Biography
Thomas Banyacya Sr. (1909-1999) was a Hopi Native American traditional leader. In 1948, he was one of four Hopis (along with David Monongye, Dan Evehema, and Dan Katchongva) who were named by elders to reveal Hopi traditional wisdom and teachings, including the Hopi prophecies for the future, to the general public after the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan.
Signature work
Known For
Acting credits 3
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Charlie Rose TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1985 | Broken Rainbow Film | Self - Interpreter for Traditional Hopi Leaders |
| 1983 | The Four Corners: A National Sacrifice Area? Film | Self - Hopi Spokesperson |