Geraldine Keams (born August 19, 1951) is a Native American (Navajo Nation) actress. She is best known for her work in numerous television series, often playing a maternal role.[1]
In 2021, she had a recurring role in the Peacock sitcom Rutherford Falls, about relationships between a fictional Native American tribe and the New England town it borders. ShowrunnerSierra Teller Ornelas described Keams as "Navajo royalty", saying, "When she walked on the set, I was starstruck".[6]
In addition to her film work, Keams gives live performances and workshops. She is a resident artist at the Los Angeles Music Center. Keams currently resides in Pasadena, California.
Keams' page on La MaMa Archives Digital Collections
Keams on the National Museum of the American's Indian Film & Media Catalog
January 01, 1970
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