Misty Upham


Actress

About

Also Known As
Misty Anne Upham
Birth Place
Kalispell, Montana, USA
Born
July 06, 1982
Died
October 05, 2014
Cause of Death
Accidental Fall

Biography

Life Events

2002

Featured in the adaptation of Tony Hillerman's mystery novel "Skinwalkers"

2002

Made her feature debut in Chris Eyre's Native American drama, "Skins"

2003

Appeared in the ABC TV movie, "DreamKeeper"

2003

Cast as a member of a Native American high school basketball team in the Showtime movie, "Edge of America"

2004

First portrayed Lila in Courtney Hunt's short film, "Frozen River"

2006

Cast in the comedy "Expiration Date"

2008

Nominated for the 2008 Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Female ("Frozen River")

2008

Reprised the role of Lila, a young Mohawk mother in Courtney Hunt's feature-length version of "Frozen River"

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