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Actor + Writer + Director

Litefoot

The Actor

Litefoot brings Indigenous presence to screen with depth and authenticity, from Hollywood films to television dramas.

The Writer

He crafts stories that center Indigenous voices, blending culture and creativity for audiences worldwide.

The Director

He’s shaping powerful visual narratives that honor Indigenous identity and connect with global viewers.

The Actor

Litefoot is best known for bringing powerful Indigenous presence to screen in films such as The Indian in the Cupboard, Mortal Kombat: Annihilation, and Adaptation, as well as numerous television roles including The Song of Hiawatha, C.S.I. Miami and House of Cards. His career has spanned decades of Hollywood and independent productions, marked by performances that challenge stereotypes and amplify authentic Native voices. 

Litefoot more recently voiced several characters in the Netflix animated children’s series Spirit Rangers and stars as Coach Chris Johnson in the short film Tough Enough, where he also served as Executive Producer. Drawn to its powerful themes of courage, equality, and community, he felt passionate about bringing the story to life. The film is now making its way through the festival circuit, earning recognition and sparking conversation.

Beyond recognition as an actor, Litefoot has used every role to advance representation, carrying Indigenous identity into mainstream film and television while connecting deeply with audiences across cultures.

THE DIRECTOR

Strong Hearts: An Indigenous Love Letter To My Sons

“Strong Hearts: An Indigenous Love Letter To My Sons” is an award-winning short film by actor, writer and director, Gary “Litefoot” Davis, is inspired by the words of the Oglala Lakota chief Crazy Horse and is filled with a father’s wisdom and indigenous world view, poetically expressed as a letter to his three sons. Through its raw vulnerable narration and evocative music, a message of strength, beauty and power is conveyed to these indigenous young men, imploring them to live a life of purpose.

The Lyle Thompson Documentary

A documentary on famed Indigenous athlete, Lyle Thompson, capturing his life beyond his athletic achievements, delves deep into his roots and Indigenous worldview and focuses on the cultural and familial ties that have shaped the man we know today. The documentary is an intimate and immersive experience into Lyle’s world, highlighting his journey from a local sports hero to an international lacrosse icon.
Litefoot The Writer

The Writer

Writing has always been at the heart of Litefoot’s creative path. What began in high school as a way to escape stress and channel emotion through pen and pad grew into a lifelong practice of storytelling. His earliest writing—hip hop lyrics—laid the foundation for dozens of albums that reached and inspired Indigenous communities across North America. That discipline evolved into authoring The Medicine of Prayer with longtime collaborator Val Woods, and later into screenwriting with Thunder Dreamer, a feature script about the life of Crazy Horse. For Litefoot, writing is more than craft—it is a way of reclaiming narrative for Indigenous people and carrying forward stories that matter.

Credits and Awards

Litefoot’s work as an actor and filmmaker has been recognized with top honors from both Indigenous and mainstream institutions. His acclaimed performances in The Indian in the Cupboard and Kull the Conqueror earned multiple First Americans in the Arts awards and the American Indian Film Institute’s Best Actor distinction, while the Cherokee Nation Historical Society honored him with the Seven Star Award for his accomplishments across music, acting, and business. As a director, his documentary Strong Hearts received the Award of Excellence at the Impacts Doc Awards and a Remi Award at the Worldfest International Film Festival. With starring roles in major studio films such as Indian In The Cupboard, Mortal Kombat: Annihilation, Kull the Conqueror, and Adaptation, as well as television credits ranging from House of Cards to Netflix’s Spirit Rangers, Litefoot’s career reflects both critical acclaim and cultural impact.

Film and Television Credits

Film

  • Strong Hearts: An Indigenous Love Letter To My Sons (IndigiStudios)
  • The Indian in the Cupboard Little Bear/Lead Actor, Dir: Frank Oz (Paramount Pictures)
  • Mortal Kombat Annihilation Nightwolf/Lead Actor, Dir: Jon Leonetti (New Line Cinema)
  • Kull the Conqueror Ascalante/Lead Actor, Dir: John Nicollela (Universal Pictures)
  • Adaptation Russell/Supporting Actor, Dir: Spike Jonez (Columbia Pictures)
  • 29 Palms Warrior #1/Lead Actor, Dir: Leonardo Ricagni (Artisan)
  • The Song of Hiawatha Hiawatha/Lead Actor, Dir: Jeff Shore (Hallmark Entertainment)
  • The Pearl Juan Tomas/Lead Actor, Dir: Alfredo Zacharias (Independent)
  • Tough Enough Coach Chris Johnson/Lead Actor, Dir. Laura Sommers (Dominion Innertainment)
  • The Picture of Priority Angel Whitecloud/Lead Actor, Dir: Mick Mapelli (Independent)

Television

  • Spirit Rangers Season 1 & 2 (Netflix) - 2023
  • House of Cards (Netflix)
  • Any Day Now (Lifetime Network)
  • Family Law (CBS)
  • Any Day Now (Lifetime Network)
  • CSI: Miami (CBS)

Awards

Awards – Film & Music

  • Impacts Doc Awards – Award of Excellence (Strong Hearts Film)
  • Worldfest International Film Festival – Remi Award (Strong Hearts Film)
  • First Americans in the Arts – Outstanding Performance (Indian in the Cupboard)
  • American Indian Film Institute – Best Actor (Indian in the Cupboard)
  • First Americans in the Arts – Outstanding Performance (Kull the Conqueror)