Michael Obey (pronounced "oh-be") was a Lakota/Cree from the Piapot First Nation in Saskatchewan, Canada. He first became interested in the film-making process at the age of nine after watching Chief Dan George in Little Big Man (1970); fortunately, Michael came into contact with veteran Hollywood actor Don Francks. Francks was responsible for instilling the basic fundamentals of acting in young Michael. After training in acting, Michael served a short stint in dinner theatre where he intended to develop exceptional timing in comedy. He received his opportunity of acting onscreen in the television drama series North of 60 (1992). Show less «