Frank Salsedo
| Frank Salsedo | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Frank Sotonoma Salsedo May 20, 1929 Santa Rosa, California, U.S. |
| Died | July 3, 2009 (aged 80) Manteca, California, U.S. |
| Other names | "Grey Wolf" |
| Occupation | Actor / Acting coach & teacher |
| Years active | 1975-2002 |
Frank Sotonoma "Grey Wolf" Salsedo (May 20, 1929 - July 3, 2009) was a Native American actor. He was often cast in smaller parts centered on his Native American heritage.
As an actor, Salsedo has performed in movies such as The Ghost Dance, released in 1980 in which he played Ocacio, Magic in the Water (1995) playing Uncle Kipper, Across the Great Divide (1976) in which he played Mosa, Creepshow 2 (1987) in which he played Ben Whitemoon (segment: Old Chief Wood'nhead), Journey to Spirit Island (1988) as Hoots and Best of the Best 2 (1993) in which he played Charlie.
Frank Sotonoma Salsedo was born on May 20, 1929 in Santa Rosa, California to Helen and Gilbert Salsedo. He had five brothers (Delano, Lovedale Richard, Gilbert, Hal and Kenny) and six sisters (Helen Rose, Jane, Lola, Gertrude, Vera and Donna). He graduated from the Sherman Institute and then enlisted in the United States Navy. After his discharge he became a CPA and graduated from Sawyer's Business College.
Salsedo was the President of Jay Silverheels Acting School in Los Angeles, where he found his dream job as an actor. As a member of the Screen Actors Guild he made over 50 movies and helped other Native Americans in the film industry.
He portrayed the role of White Bird in the 1975 television movie, I Will Fight No More Forever. Salsedo appeared in one episode of the short-lived 1977 series, Code R. One of his earliest roles in film was as Ocacio in The Ghost Dance (1980).
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