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Native American Actor Wes Studi Set To Make History With Honorary Oscar

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Published July 2, 2019 at 12:20 PM CDT

Wes Studi has been in more than 80 film and TV productions, portraying Native American characters with nuance and authenticity. In October, he will receive an honorary Oscar.

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