Alan Tafoya
Acting
Biography
Alan Tafoya is an American actor, musician, and cultural consultant of Indigenous heritage. Originally from Dulce, New Mexico, Alan Tafoya is a member of the Jicarilla Apache Nation. He gained his first stage experience as a child, performing in small theater and comedy shows within his neighborhood. During his school years, he deepened his interest in acting and appeared in various theatrical productions. His professional acting career began in 1998 with the stage play *The Black River Traders*, which led to his first film role in *All the Pretty Horses*. In the years that followed, Tafoya worked in film, television, documentary, and commercial productions, as well as on the stage. He gained recognition through works such as the documentary *Dancing on the Edge!*—which was named Best Documentary at the 2005 ImageNation Film Festival in Vancouver—as well as through appearances in productions like *Deadliest Warrior* and *MacGruber*. In addition to his work as an actor, Tafoya is also active as a singer, songwriter, and musician. Furthermore, he serves as a cultural consultant, fight choreographer, producer, writer, and creative advisor for film and music projects. His work frequently explores Indigenous culture and the traditions of the Jicarilla Apache people. Tafoya resides in New York City and is married to actress and producer Cynthia L. Straus.
Known For
Set in the rugged American frontier, Texas Rangers Woodrow Call and Gus McCrae confront Comanche warriors, ruthless outlaws, and the brutal realities of a lawless land, forging fierce friendships and enduring tragic romances as survival comes at a heavy personal cost.
Comanche Moon
Deadliest Warrior was a television program in which information on historical or modern warriors and their weapons are used to determine which of them is the "deadliest" based upon tests performed during each episode. The show was characterized by its use of data compiled in creating a dramatization of the warriors' battle to the death. The show ran for three seasons.
Deadliest Warrior
Ex-special operative MacGruber is called back into action to take down his archenemy, Dieter Von Cunth, who's in possession of a nuclear warhead and bent on destroying Washington, DC.
MacGruber
Abahachi, the Apache chief, and his white blood brother Ranger fight tirelessly for peace and justice - but a new, up-and-coming gang is making life particularly difficult for them! They lure Abahachi and Ranger into a trap in order to get their hands on the legendary “Canoe of Manitou”.
Manitou's Canoe
A social services investigator helps a local sheriff solve the brutal murder of a beautiful blonde known only as The White Orchid.
The White Orchid
A charming guy attempts to pick up a woman in a bar by spinning a tale involving spies, implanted microchips and the dangerous military scientist hunting him.
Dark Asset
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