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Chaske Spencer (pronounced Chess-Kay; born March 9, 1975)[citation needed] is an American actor. He is perhaps best known for his role as Sam Uley in The Twilight Saga film series (2009–2012), and for his recurring role as Deputy Billy Raven in the Cinemax original series Banshee.

Chaske Spencer
Spencer in 2011
Born (1975-03-09) March 9, 1975 (age 47)
Tahlequah, Oklahoma, U.S.
OccupationActor

Life and career


Spencer was born in Tahlequah, Oklahoma and grew up in Montana, as well as Kooskia, Lapwai, and Lewiston, Idaho. He has two younger sisters. His heritage includes Lakota, Nez Perce, Cherokee, Creek, French, and Dutch. He is a member of the Fort Peck Tribe.[1][2] He graduated from Clearwater Valley High School in 1994, where he went by the name James Spencer.[3][better source needed] As a young teen, he started acting in productions at the Lewiston Civic Theater. Spencer attended college at Lewis Clark State College for a year, and considered a career in photography.[4] He eventually dropped out of Lewis Clark State College to pursue his acting career.

Spencer did odd jobs while taking acting lessons from coaches David Gideon and Ed Kovens.[5][6] He got a role in the 2002 film Skins, which then led to Dreamkeeper, and Into the West.

During his teens, Spencer had struggles with substance abuse and alcoholism. He continued to drink heavily during his college years.[7] He later developed an addiction to cocaine and heroin, and checked into rehab.[5][8] While in rehab, Spencer stopped taking drugs. He nearly gave up on acting before his agent called him to audition for New Moon, the sequel to Twilight.[8]

In 2009, Spencer played werewolf Sam Uley in New Moon, based on Stephenie Meyer's novel of the same name. He reprised his role in Eclipse, Breaking Dawn – Part 1, and Breaking Dawn – Part 2.[9]

In 2015, Spencer was cast in the recurring role of Billy Raven in the Banshee TV series, after making his debut one year prior in the web series Banshee Origins.[10]

Spencer was selected in 2021 to star alongside Emily Blunt in The English TV series, to be produced for Amazon Prime Video and BBC One.[11]


Filmography


YearTitleRoleNotes
2002SkinsTeen RudyMovie
2003DreamkeeperEagle BoyMovie
2004Red Dead RevolverVoice: Shadow Wolf / Chief Running Moon / DuellistVideo game
2005Into the WestVoices That CarryEpisodes: "Ghost Dance"
Miniseries
2009The Twilight Saga: New MoonSam UleyMovie
2010The Twilight Saga: EclipseMovie
2011Shouting SecretsWesleyMovie
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1Sam UleyMovie
2012The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2Movie
The FrontierEliTV Movie
2013Winter in the BloodVirgil First RaiseMovie
2014The Hero PoseJoeShort
Desert CathedralDuran PalouseMovie
Banshee OriginsDeputy Billy RavenTV mini-series
The Jingle DressJohn Red ElkMovie
2015Addiction: A 60's Love StoryChaskaMovie
2015–2016BansheeDeputy Billy RavenTV series
2017Walking OutSun BearMovie
LongmireMr. DawsonEpisode: “No Greater Character Endorsement”
Woman Walks AheadMovie
2017–2018Sneaky PeteChayton Dockery8 episodes
2019–2020BlindspotDominic Masters9 episodes
2019The SocietyMr. PfeifferEpisode: "What Happened"
Jessica JonesJace Montero2 episodes
2021Wild IndianTeddoMovie
2023EchoTBATV series
TBAIndian SummerWez McKendrickMovie
2022The EnglishEli Whipp6 episodes

Awards and nominations


Year Awards Category Work Outcome
2014 The Short Film Awards SOFIE Award Best Actor in a Short Film Hero Pose Won

References


  1. Interview with a New Moon Werewolf | BettyConfidential.com Archived July 7, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  2. Sweet, Brandi (June 1, 2011). ""Twilight: New Moon" and "Twilight: Eclipse" Actor Chaske Spencer Speaks Out on Getting Healthy in Indian Country". Let's Move! Bureau of Indian Education, Department of the Interior. Archived from the original on December 16, 2011. Retrieved April 29, 2012.
  3. "Alumni". Archived from the original on December 4, 2010. Retrieved January 27, 2010.
  4. "Chaske Spencer". TVGuide.com. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
  5. Berry, Carol (March 19, 2013). "Chaske Spencer: A Native Actor Who Left Addiction Behind". Indian Country Today Media Network. Retrieved July 15, 2016.
  6. "Chaske Spencer Biography". Buddy TV. Archived from the original on September 22, 2016. Retrieved July 15, 2016.
  7. "Twilight actor Chaske Spencer has battled addiction; speaks to 900 at Plachta Auditorium | Central Michigan Life". November 6, 2010. Archived from the original on November 6, 2010. Retrieved July 26, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  8. "Twilight star shares his story of struggle with substance abuse". The Daily Illini. November 5, 2010. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
  9. Sciretta, Peter (March 23, 2009). "Summit Casts New Moon's Wolf Pack". /Film. Retrieved July 14, 2016.
  10. Schilling, Vincent (January 9, 2015). "Chaske Spencer Joins Cast of 'Banshee' as Officer Billy Raven". Indian Country Today Media Network. Retrieved May 15, 2016.
  11. Kanter, Jake (May 11, 2021). "'The English': Chaske Spencer, Rafe Spall Among Cast Joining Emily Blunt In BBC/Amazon Western Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 11, 2021.



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Chaske Spencer (* 9. März 1975 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma) ist ein US-amerikanischer Filmschauspieler indianischer Abstammung.
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[es] Chaske Spencer

Chaske Spencer (Tahlequah, Oklahoma, 9 de marzo de 1975) es un actor estadounidense de ascendencia predominantemente indígena de América. Más conocido por su papel de Sam Uley a partir de la segunda entrega de la Saga Crepúsculo, Luna Nueva y en sus secuelas.


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