Ht: 6’1 Born: South Dakota Status: Single Family: 5 brothers 1 sister, Brother to actor Michael Spears Location: Eddie can be contacted in Texas per fan mail address. Heritage: Lakota Sioux Tribe
Skills: an accomplished horseman, marksman, archer, boxer and swimmer
Eddie Spears has been in the spotlight since age 10 starting with his first role in the Turner production of “Geronimo”, “The Witness”, Through the Window”, and “Somebody said Pow Wow”
His most recent film credits:
The lead , Shane Chasing Horse in “DreamKeeper”(2001-2002) a Hallmark Entertainment mini series to which he had the honor of working with his good friend August Schellenberg once again, who plays his grandfather. Eddie first met August Schellenberg while filming the Turner Geronimo as Ishkiye.
“ Edge of America”(2003) role -Franklin, director Chris Eyre
“The Slaughter Rule” (2000)role- Tracy Two Dogs, director Alex and Andrew Smith
When Eddie was cast for the lead in “Black Cloud”,(2003) directed by Rick Schroder, he trained 3 months prier with the legendary boxing trainer Jimmy Gambia to prefect his boxing skills. The story is about a Navaho boxer training for the Olympics while struggling with the secrets of his family’s heritage. One of the scenes shot during the filming of Black Cloud, was filmed in Las Vegas during the 2003 Golden Gloves National Championship.
Eddies most rewarding role to date: Shane Chasing Horse “ DreemKeeper”
Most fun roles: Tracy Two Dogs, “The Slaughter Rule” Black Cloud, “ Black Cloud” Because of his strong sense of traditional value, Eddie works closely as a mentor with the youth.
Personal belief: Believe in yourself, ANYTHING is possible no matter who you are ,or where you come from. Find your path and stay on it, if you want something bad enough, nothing can stop you.
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FILM “Black Cloud” Black Cloud /lead Rick Schroder Director “Edge of America” Franklin Chris Eyre Director “Dream Keeper” Shane/lead Hallmark Entertainment “The Slaughter Rule” Tracy Two Dogs Slaughter Rule Productions “The Witness” Lead Vineyard Productions “Through the Window” Principal North Sea Productions
TV Geronimo Ishkiye/Principal Turner Production The Ancient Warriors lead Seventh Arts Productions
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