Adam Beach was born in Ashern, Manitoba, the son of Sally and Dennis Beach, and was raised on the Dog Creek First Nations Reserve, with his two brothers. A troubled childhood saw his mother killed by a drunk driver, and his alcoholic father drowned only weeks afterward. The three brothers went to live with their grandmother and then with their uncle and aunt in Winnipeg, where Adam joined drama classes and began acting in local theatre productions. Since then he has appeared in over 60 films and television programs. His performance in the Academy Award-nominated 'Clint Eastwood' . Adam hopes to be appointed leader of his Lake Manitoba First Nation.
Is a Saulteaux Indian from Manitoba, Canada, one of three North American Indian tribesmen who appeared prominently in Windtalkers .
Member of the Ojibwa Nation (Native American)
Spent six months learning the Navajo language for his role in Windtalkers .
Lost both his parents in separate accidents, only months apart, when he was 8 years old.
Resides in Ottawa, Canada
Spends a lot of time doing speaking engagements all over North America, particularly with Native American and First Nation youth.
Has 3 children; Noah (born in 1996), Luke (born in 1998) and Phoenix (born in 2008).
Accepted the "Rising Star Award" at the Palm Springs International Film Festival, January 2007.
Appeared in "Lonesome Dove: The Series" and in the "Lonesome Dove" prequel "Comanche Moon" .
Nominated for Best Actor at the 2007 American Indian Film Festival for his performance in Luna: Spirit of the Whale .
Around 2006/2007, he bought a house in Kemptville, Ontario, Canada, to be closer to his boys from a previous marriage.
Bought a house in Kemptville, Ontario, Canada, to be closer to his boys from a previous marriage.
(May 2007) Living in New Jersey to be near "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" studio.
(March 2005) Currently resides in Los Angeles.
[on his role in "Arctic Air" (2012) ] I do a lot of inspirational,talks for kids, to motivate them to change their lives and give them,hope. And I found that this character shares a lot of those qualities.
I feel I will always have that spirit bear with me, so I will always,feel protected.
We will always advance and we will always rise above any conflict.
I do a lot of inspirational talks for kids, to motivate them to change their lives and give them hope.
