About
Sheila May Tousey (born June 4, 1959) is a Native American actress. Tousey is a Menominee and Stockbridge-Munsee Native American, raised on both the Menominee and Stockbridge-Munsee reservations. A professional dancer and actress, Tousey began doing pow wows as a small child but did not perform on stage until she attended the University of New Mexico. She initially entered the university's law program, planning to specialize in federal contracts and Native American law, but later changed her major to English, and began taking theater arts courses. After graduation, Tousey enrolled in the graduate acting program at New York University's Tisch School of Arts.
Known for
Law & OrderSeries • 1990
Law & Order: Special Victims UnitSeries • 1999
The X-FilesSeries • 1993
Into the WestSeries • 2005
ThunderheartMovie • 1992
RavenousMovie • 1999
Lord of IllusionsMovie • 1995
DreamkeeperMovie • 2003
Slaughter of the InnocentsMovie • 1993
Silent TongueMovie • 1994
Christmas in the CloudsMovie • 2001