Alan Tafoya

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Alan Tafoya

Acting 63 June 12, 1963

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 Nat…

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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.

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  1. 2025
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    Manitou's Canoe

    Movie Medicine Man

  3. 2023
    Dark Asset

    Movie Ylan

  4. 2018
    The White Orchid

    Movie Investigator

  5. 2010
    Ink: A Tale of Captivity

    Movie James Printer

  6. 2010
    MacGruber

    Movie Charging Guard

  7. 2009
    Deadliest Warrior

    TV show Self - Apache Team

  8. 2008
    Comanche Moon

    TV show Peta Nacona