We are proud to share with you that one of the most distinguished American Indian Actors, Wes Studi, was a special guest at the Oscars and presented a Military Movie Tribute during the 90th Academy Awards Sunday night.
Studi, who became the first Native American presenter at The Oscars, served as a soldier in the Vietnam
Studi then closed his presentation by speaking in his Native Cherokee language. According to a Tweet from the Cherokee Nation, Wes Studi’s closing remark was: “Hello. Appreciation to all veterans & Cherokees who’ve served. Thank you!”
The montage of military themed movies featured clips from; “A Few Good Men,” “Full Metal Jacket,” “Zero Dark Thirty,” “American Sniper,” “Dunkirk,” “Saving Private Ryan,” “From Here to Eternity,” “The Deer Hunter” and “Patton.”
The tribute ended with these words on the screen:
“THE OSCARS WISH TO THANK AND HONOR
OUR MILITARY MEN AND WOMEN IN SERVICE AROUND THE WORLD.”
Wes Studi has appeared in numerous movies and roles including most recently playing Chief Yellowhawk in “Hostiles” (
Wes Studi was a presenter at the Inaugural Native American Music Awards in 1998 and was the host of the 12th Annual Native American Music Awards where he also performed.
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For a list of winners, visit http://oscar.go.com.