Amber Midthunder is an American born actress who uncovered a deep love for the art of acting at a very young age. Growing up with an actor father and casting director mother, she began her own on-screen career early in life. Her first speaking role was opposite Alan Arkin in the indie hit Sunshine Cleaning at the age of nine. Since that time she has continued her work as an actress in film and television appearing in shows such as Banshee, Longmire, and Hell Or High Water . 2016 saw Midthunder cast in her first leading role in the faith based film Priceless, and as a series regular in FX's Marvel series Legion, created by Noah Hawley. Outside of acting she has a passion for animal rights and environmental activism.
She co-directed a short film entitled "#nightsikethese" with the daughter of director Chris Eyre.
Her directorial debut short film "Dont" won in its category at its premiere screening at the 2013 Native Cinema Showcase presented by Smithsonians National Museum of the American Indian.
Because her mother is adopted, she is of unknown mixed ethnicities.
She is the daughter of actor David Midthunder.
She was the first minor to achieve "Legal 18" entertainment industry work status in the state of New Mexico.
