Nick Ramus

Nickolas George Ramus, also known and credited as Nick Ramus, (September 9, 1929 – May 30, 2007) was a Blackfoot Native American actor, best known for his appearances on television.

Early life Ramus was born in Seattle, Washington, and grew up in Spokane,

Career Being of both Blackfoot and Greek (1981), as Arapaho Chief Lost Eagle in Centennial (1978-1979), as Tehohane in The Chisholms Ramus also appeared as Mangus Colorado in the TNT film Geronimo (1993).

In television series, Ramus had a recurring role in the soap opera Falcon Crest as Gus Nunouz, and as Chief Black Kettle in Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman. Guest appearances also included Gunsmoke, Harry and the Hendersons, Little House on the Prairie, Other film roles include The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again (1986) as Saratoga Helmsman, Love at Stake (1987) as Chief Wannatoka, Journey to Spirit Island (1992), and 3 Ninjas Knuckle Up (1995), among others.

Personal life Ramus married Harriet Mary Howard and had three children.

Filmography Film