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Sheri Foster

A Cherokee actress navigates the challenges of Hollywood and cultural identity as she fights to bring authentic Indigenous stories to the mainstream.

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In short · Acting since 1997, 4 decades active, 7 credits.

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Sheri Foster is an American actress and a registered member of the Cherokee Nation from Texas. She has an extensive background in theater, having performed in productions such as *The Independence of Eddie Rose*, *Death of a Miner*, *God of Vengeance*, and with the Native American theater group Mystic Voices. Foster has appeared in several films, including *U-Turn*, *Naturally Native*, *Secondhand Heart*, and *Shouting Secrets*. Her television credits include roles on *House*, *Crazy Horse*, *Coyote Waits*, and *Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt*. Through her work, she has contributed to both mainstream and indigenous-focused storytelling.

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