Adam Beach
Adam Beach during an interview.
Born	November 11, 1972 (1972-11-11) (age 34) Ashern, Manitoba, Canada
Years active	1990–present
Spouse(s)	Meredith Porter (divorced) Tara Mason (present)
Notable roles	Ira Hayes in Flags of Our Fathers (2006) Private Ben Yahzee in Windtalkers (2002) Victor Joseph in Smoke Signals (1998)

Adam Ruebin Beach (born November 11, 1972 in Ashern, Manitoba, Canada) is a Canadian actor of Saulteaux descent. His most notable roles are Ira Hayes in Flags of Our Fathers and Private Ben Yahzee in Windtalkers. Image File history File linksMetadata Adam_Beach. ... November 11 is the 315th day of the year (316th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 50 days remaining. ... 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Canada_(bordered). ... Many people just stop at Ashern to have something great to eat or have a pleasent rest at a local hotel. ... MCMXC redirects here; for the Enigma album, see MCMXC a. ... Present may mean: present (time): time that is neither past nor future a gift: thing given free of charge, gratis This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Ira Hamilton Hayes (January 12, 1923 – January 24, 1955) was a Akimel O’odham, or Pima Indian, and an enrolled member of the Gila River Indian Community. ... Flags of Our Fathers is an Academy Award-nominated 2006 film directed by Clint Eastwood and written by William Broyles, Jr. ... Windtalkers is a 2002 World War II film directed by John Woo. ... Smoke Signals (1998) is an independent film directed by Chris Eyre. ... November 11 is the 315th day of the year (316th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 50 days remaining. ... 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday. ... Many people just stop at Ashern to have something great to eat or have a pleasent rest at a local hotel. ... Motto: Gloriosus et Liber (Latin: Glorious and free) Capital Winnipeg Largest city Winnipeg Official languages English and French, per mandate of the Constitution Act 1982 Government - Lieutenant-Governor John Harvard - Premier Gary Doer (NDP) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 14 - Senate seats 6 Confederation July 15, 1870 (5th... The Saulteaux are a First Nation in Ontario, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan, Canada. ... Ira Hamilton Hayes (January 12, 1923 – January 24, 1955) was a Akimel O’odham, or Pima Indian, and an enrolled member of the Gila River Indian Community. ... Flags of Our Fathers is an Academy Award-nominated 2006 film directed by Clint Eastwood and written by William Broyles, Jr. ... Windtalkers is a 2002 World War II film directed by John Woo. ...

Biography

He grew up with his two brothers on the Dog Creek Indian Reserve. When he was eight, his mother, who was eight months pregnant, was killed in a car accident caused by drunk driving. Soon after the car crash, his father died in a boating accident. Beach and his brothers were moved to Winnipeg to live with an aunt and uncle.^[1] Drunk driving (drink driving in the UK) or drinking and driving is the act of operating a motor vehicle after having consumed alcohol (i. ... Nickname: Motto: Unum Cum Virtute Multorum (One With the Strength of Many) Coordinates: Country Canada Province Manitoba Region Winnipeg Capital Region Established, 1738 (Fort Rouge) Renamed 1822 (Fort Garry) Incorporated 1873 (City of Winnipeg) Government  - City Mayor Sam Katz  - Governing Body Winnipeg City Council  - MPs List of MPs  - MLAs List...

In high school, he attended a drama class. The class was originally supposed to be a place to "goof off" with his friends, but Beach soon exhibited natural talents in acting. Beach began performing in local theatre productions, He eventually dropped out of school to take a lead role at the Manitoba Theatre for Young People. At age 18, he won a small role in a miniseries called Lost In the Barrens. In the following years, he continued to work in local theatre and guest starred on television shows like Walker, Texas Ranger and Touched by an Angel. Shortly afterwards, Beach was cast as a regular on the television show North of 60.^[1] Manitoba Theatre for Young People is a theatre for children and young adults in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. ... A television program is the content of television broadcasting. ...

In 1994, Beach received his first lead role in a feature film as Squanto in Disney's Squanto: A Warrior's Tale. The following year Beach had a number of new projects. Lonesome Dove, My Indian Summer, Prey and A Boy Called Hate, but Dance Me Outside was considered his most memorable early role. He played a quick-witted street kid on a Native American reservation. Dance Me Outside, which was based on a book of short stories, and was in series called The Rez, that was based on the film of the same name. Beach was also cast in the television series, but as a different character.^[1] Tisquantum (better known as Squanto) (c. ... Disney may refer to: The Walt Disney Company and its divisions, including Walt Disney Pictures. ... Lonesome Dove, written by Larry McMurtry, is a Pulitzer Prize-winning western novel and the first published book of the Lonesome Dove series. ... Prey is a film. ... Dance Me Outside is a 1994 film by Bruce McDonald. ... Native Americans (also Indians, Aboriginal Peoples, American Indians, First Nations, Alaskan Natives, Amerindians, or Indigenous Peoples of America) are the indigenous inhabitants of The Americas prior to the European colonization, and their modern descendants. ... The Rez was a Canadian television series, which aired on the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation from 1995 to 1998. ... A television program is the content of television broadcasting. ...

In 1996, Beach's first child, Noah Beach, was born from first wife Meredith Porter.

Chris Eyre's 1998 film, Smoke Signals was the first film that was written, produced, directed and acted by Native Americans and Beach had the leading role. This was Beach's breakout role. He portrayed Victor Joseph, a reservation kid who had to collect the remains and property of his estranged father. The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, where it won the Audience Award and the Filmmaker's Trophy. It was also nominated for the Grand Jury Prize. This role brought international attention to Beach. ^[1] Smoke Signals (1998) is an independent film directed by Chris Eyre. ...

Also in 1998, Beach's second child was born. His name is Luke Beach.

After Smoke Signals, there was a call for Beach in Hollywood, but he took his time in answering it. He took a small role in Disney's Mystery, Alaska in 1999 and in 2000 accepted a role in the thriller, The Last Stop. Comedy-wise, Beach displayed his skills in The Art of Woo and the 2001 hit Joe Dirt as Kicking Wing, a Native American who sells fireworks. Mystery, Alaska is a 1999 movie directed by Jay Roach. ... The Art of Woo is a Canadian romantic comedy film, released in 2001. ... Joe Dirt (tv/working title: The Adventures of Joe Dirt) is a 2001 cult film starring David Spade, Dennis Miller, Christopher Walken, Brittany Daniel, Jaime Pressly, Erik Per Sullivan and Kid Rock. ...

In 2002, Windtalkers, starring Beach, came out in theaters. To prepare for this role, Beach spent six months learning the Navajo language. He was also able to use this skill in his next project, Skinwalkers. The film was directed by the Chris Eyre, who gave him his breakout role in Smoke Signals. 2002 brought a divorce between Beach and his first wife, Meredith Porter. Chris Eyre (b. ...

Between epic projects, he made small appearance on television on such shows as JAG and Third Watch. Also, in 2003, he returned to his character that he first portrayed in Skinwalkers in the movie Coyote Waits. He also made a quest appearance in the hit show The Dead Zone as the Indian Shaman (in the episode Shaman). JAG (the American Military acronym for Judge Advocate General) is a popular American adventure and drama television show, that was produced by Belisarius Productions, in association with Paramount Network Television. ... Third Watch is an NBC television drama set in New York City that ran from 1999 to 2005. ... Coyote Waits is a novel by Tony Hillerman. ...

In July of 2003, Beach married his second wife, Tara Mason.^[2]

In 2006, Beach would portray Native American, Ira Hayes in Clint Eastwood's featured film Flags of Our Fathers. During the filming of this movie, both Beach's grandmother died and best friend died. "And if you add those up, there’s a lot of emotion. When you’re doing a movie, when you let go emotionally, there’s nothing to grab onto." he said about the deaths.^[3] About playing the part, Beach said, "For me, playing Ira was a meaningful relationship, I would call it – trying to find out how he was, or how he thought and felt."^[3]The movie won two Academy Award nominations and Beach was nominated for numerous supporting actor honors from many different organizations. Ira Hamilton Hayes (January 12, 1923 – January 24, 1955) was a Akimel O’odham, or Pima Indian, and an enrolled member of the Gila River Indian Community. ... Clint Eastwood (born Clinton Eastwood, Jr. ... Flags of Our Fathers is an Academy Award-nominated 2006 film directed by Clint Eastwood and written by William Broyles, Jr. ... A supporting actor performs roles in a play or movie other than that of protagonist. ...

Currently, Adam Beach is working on a few projects. His new project he is attached to is Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things and begins filming in the spring of 2007. He will also be joining the cast of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. Children Shouldnt Play with Dead Things (also known as Revenge of the Living Dead, Things From the Dead, and Zreaks) is a 1972 horror film directed by Bob Clark. ... Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - Season 5 DVD Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (also known as Law & Order: SVU) is the first of three spin-offs of Law & Order (the other two being Law & Order: Criminal Intent and Law & Order: Trial by Jury; all series are presented on the NBC...

Notable Filmography

// November 1 - George Lucas leaves the day-to-day operations of his filmmaking business and starts a sabbatical (while on sabbatical, he wrote the prequel Star Wars trilogy). ... // March 28 - Actress Julia Roberts and singer Lyle Lovett announce their plans for separation November - After a six-year hiatus, the James Bond film series resumes with the successful GoldenEye. ... Dance Me Outside is a 1994 film by Bruce McDonald. ... // February 14 - Sharon Stone marries Phil Bronstein. ... Smoke Signals (1998) is an independent film directed by Chris Eyre. ... For the 1968 science-fiction film and novel, see 2001: A Space Odyssey // August 8 - Actor Tom Cruise and actress Nicole Kidman get divorced. ... Joe Dirt (tv/working title: The Adventures of Joe Dirt) is a 2001 cult film starring David Spade, Dennis Miller, Christopher Walken, Brittany Daniel, Jaime Pressly, Erik Per Sullivan and Kid Rock. ... This is a list of film-related events in 2002. ... Windtalkers is a 2002 World War II film directed by John Woo. ... // Please note that following the tradition of the English language film industry, these are the top grossing films that were first released in the United States and Canada in 2006; because they may have made most of their income in a later year, they may not be the top-grossing... Flags of Our Fathers is an Academy Award-nominated 2006 film directed by Clint Eastwood and written by William Broyles, Jr. ...

References

External links

• Adam Beach at the Internet Movie Database
• Official Adam Beach forum
• Adam Beach profile
• Filmography
• Native Networks Profile
• Time.com Q&A
• Adam Beach Interview