Shawnee Pourier is an Indigenous actor who grew up in New Mexico and graduated from high school in Albuquerque.

She is a member of the Oglala Lakota tribe and can speak Lakota (viaThe Direct).

But based on her performance inAmerican Primeval, its clear that Pourier is a star for the ages.

American Primeval

Pourier also appeared in theNative American-influenced seriesDark Windsinseason 2 as Anna Atcitty.

This all led to Pourier becoming cast inAmerican Primeval.

The rest, as they say, is history.

Shawnee Pourier as Two Moons in American Primeval close up

Two Moons is a silent character because her tribe cut her tongue out.

Still, she brings so much to the role simply through her gestures, movements, and facial expressions.

Through Pouriers performance, viewers know what Two Moons is going through.

three characters in American Primeval standing together outside

Two Moons movements are strategic and change with each situation.

Pourier is especially good at conveying urgency and drama in her physicality, which fits her character.

Well, thats what I put together in my head.

Betty Gilpin standing next to wooden crates as Sara in American Primeval

As for Pourier, she continues to keep busy, even when shes not acting.

She is an ambassador for 3Feathers Quilts, a company that produces authentic Native American star quilts.

She frequently appears in 3Feathers social media videos, endorsing and emphasizing the quilts significance to Indigenous cultures.

Two Moons American Primeval close up against colorful background

Although the future is uncertain forShawnee Pourier, her talent speaks for itself.

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