Background
Frank Sotonoma Salsedo was born on May 20, 1929 in Santa Rosa, California to Helen and Gilbert Salsedo.
Frank Sotonoma Salsedo was born on May 20, 1929 in Santa Rosa, California to Helen and Gilbert Salsedo.
He graduated from the Sherman Institute and then enlisted in the United States Navy. After his discharge he became a Certified Public Accountants and graduated from Sawyer"s Business College.
He was often cast in smaller parts centered on his Native American heritage. Salsedo was the President of Jay Silverheels Acting School in Los Angeles, where he found his dream job as an actor. He portrayed the role of White Bird in the 1975 television movie, I Will Fight Number More Forever.
Salsedo played Charlie in Best of the Best 2 (1993).
In 1995, Salsedo played Uncle Kipper in Magic in the Water. The next year, he portrayed Nakki in North Star (1996), opposite James Caan.
In 1998, he appeared alongside Chris Farley and Matthew Perry in Almost Heroes. He even appeared in an episode of Walker, Texas Ranger.
Salsedo was the hereditary Chief of the Wappo tribe of Sonoma County, California.
At the time of his death, Salsedo, along with the Mishewal Wappo Tribe, was involved in a federal recognition lawsuit. In addition to his alias, "Grey Wolf", Salsedo also had an additional nickname, "Beverly Hills". Salsedo died on July 3, 2009 in Manteca, California at the age of 80.
As a member of the Screen Actors Guild he made over 50 movies and helped other Native Americans in the film industry.
