Gil Birmingham American actor. Date of Birth: 13.07.1966 Country: USA

Content:

1. Personal Background
2. Television and Film Career
3. Riptide (1986)
4. Twilight (2008)

Personal Background

American actor, Gil Birmingham, is a descendant of the Comanche Native American tribe from his father's side and a Caucasian mother from the Caucasus region. Born on a military base in San Antonio, Texas, Birmingham holds a bachelor's degree in science from the University of Southern California's School of Policy, Planning, and Development (1981).

Television and Film Career

Birmingham's acting career began in 1986 with roles in television series. Notable appearances include:

Riptide (1986)

Falcon Crest (1987)
House II: The Second Story (1987)
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman (1993-1998)
Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997-2003)
Nightman (1997-1998)
The Wild Thornberrys (1998-2001)
V.I.P. (1998-2002)
Charmed (1998-2006)
Billy Black in the Twilight Saga

Birmingham gained recognition for his portrayal of Billy Black, a Quileute tribal elder, in the Twilight film series:

Twilight (2008)

The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009)
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010)
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 (2011)
Other Notable Roles
Birmingham's filmography includes:
Deer Woman (2001)
Red Road (2002)
Dream Keeper (2003)
Thank You for Shopping (2006-2008)
Castle (guest role, 2009)
Love Ranch (2009)
The Lone Ranger (2013)
Hell or High Water (2016)

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