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August Werner Schellenberg was a Canadian theatre, film and television actor. He is best known for his role in the first three installments of the Free Willy film series (1993–1997). Some of his other notable film credits include Black Robe (1991) and The New World (2005).
Birth Name
August Werner Schellenberg
Born
Saturday, 25 July 1936
Died
Thursday, 15 August 2013
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| The Last Movie | Samuel Booker | 2012 |
| Stargate Universe | Yaozu | 2009 |
| 45 R.P.M. | Peter George Moses | 2008 |
| Comanche Moon | Idahi | 2008 |
| Missionary Man | White Deer | 2007 |
| The Green Chain | The Executive - John Clements | 2007 |
| Saving Grace | Geepaw | 2007 |
| Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee | Sitting Bull | 2007 |
| Eight Below | Mindo | 2006 |
| Making 'the New World' | Self | 2006 |
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| The Last Movie | Samuel Booker | 2012 |
| Stargate Universe | Yaozu | 2009 |
| 45 R.P.M. | Peter George Moses | 2008 |
| Comanche Moon | Idahi | 2008 |
| Missionary Man | White Deer | 2007 |
| The Green Chain | The Executive - John Clements | 2007 |
| Saving Grace | Geepaw | 2007 |
| Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee | Sitting Bull | 2007 |
| Eight Below | Mindo | 2006 |
| Making 'the New World' | Self | 2006 |
| The New World | Powhatan | 2005 |
| Grey's Anatomy | Clay Bedonie | 2005 |
| Going the Distance | Emile | 2004 |
| Tremors 4: The Legend Begins | Tecopa | 2004 |
| DreamKeeper | Grandpa | 2003 |
| The Unsaid | Detective Hannah | 2001 |
| Chiefs | Sitting Bull | 2001 |
| Canada: A People's History | Woodlands Storyteller | 2000 |
| High Noon | Antonio | 2000 |
| Mysterious Ways | Dr. Nader | 2000 |
| Out of Time | Young Dog | 2000 |
| True Heart | Khonanesta | 1999 |
| So Weird | Tom Martinez | 1999 |
| Mission to Mir | Narrator | 1997 |
| Free Willy 3: The Rescue | Randolph Johnson | 1997 |
| Sisters and Other Strangers | Det. Frank Britten | 1997 |
| What Love Sees | Earl | 1996 |
| The West | Self | 1996 |
| Crazy Horse | Sitting Bull | 1996 |
| The Siege at Ruby Ridge | Indian | 1996 |
| The West Side Waltz | Serge | 1995 |
| Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home | Randolph / Randolph Johnson | 1995 |
| Tecumseh: The Last Warrior | Black Hoof | 1995 |
| Lakota Woman: Siege at Wounded Knee | Dick Wilson | 1994 |
| Lonesome Dove: The Series | Chief Iron Bow | 1994 |
| Getting Gotti | Willie Boy Johnson | 1994 |
| Due South | Gilbert Wallace | 1994 |
| Iron Will | Ned Dodd | 1994 |
| Geronimo | Cochise | 1993 |
| Tales from the Cryptkeeper | Uncle Ned / Johnny Red Sky / The Trader / The Beanstalker | 1993 |
| Free Willy | Randolph Johnson | 1993 |
| Walker, Texas Ranger | Billy Gray Wolf | 1993 |
| Terror on Track 9 | Vargas | 1992 |
| North of 60 | Ben Montour | 1992 |
| Scoop | Chef Cri | 1992 |
| The Adventures of Tintin | Additional Voices | 1991 |
| Black Robe | Chomina | 1991 |
| Top Cops | Lt. Harry Minor | 1990 |
| Counterstrike | St. John / Cortez | 1990 |
| Avonlea | Simon Redfox | 1990 |
| E.N.G. | Charlie Antonelli | 1989 |
| Champagne Charlie | General Butler | 1989 |
| Friday the 13th: The Series | Fahteem / Harvey Ringwald | 1987 |
| Street Legal | Billy Cormier | 1987 |
| Adderly | Dr. Taggart | 1986 |
| Lance et compte | Allan Goldman | 1986 |
| Confidential | Charles Ripley | 1986 |
| Qui a tiré sur nos histoires d'amour | Fabien | 1986 |
| Long Lance | (voice) | 1986 |
| Striker's Mountain | Jake Striker | 1985 |
| The Equalizer | Brennan | 1985 |
| Night Heat | Geist | 1985 |
| Best Revenge | Captain of 'Recon Star' | 1984 |
| The Painted Door | John | 1984 |
| The Edison Twins | Ray Webster | 1984 |
| Covergirl | Joel Vacchio | 1983 |
| Running Brave | Billy's Father | 1983 |
| The Hitchhiker | Bob Ames | 1983 |
| Cross Country | Glen Cosgrove | 1983 |
| Philip Marlowe, Private Eye | Johnny Tango | 1983 |
| Le ruffian | Neslon Harting / Nelson Harting | 1983 |
| Seeing Things | Grayson | 1981 |
| Kings and Desperate Men | Stanley Aldini | 1981 |
| Heavy Metal | Norl (segment "Den") / Taarak (segment "Taarna") / Norl / Taarak (voice) | 1981 |
| Heavy Metal (Takin' a Ride) i still med Don Felder | Norl (segment "Den") / Taarak (segment "Taarna") / Norl / Taarak (voice) | 1981 |
| Death Hunt | Deak De Bleargue / Deak de Clearque | 1981 |
| Hangin' In | Harvey | 1981 |
| The Coffin Affair | Wilbert Coffin | 1980 |
| Bear Island | Marine Technician | 1979 |
| The Littlest Hobo | Walter Henig / Barney Baxter / Stoney Hill | 1979 |
| Riel | Lépine | 1979 |
| Power Play | Minh | 1978 |
| Drying Up the Streets | Nick | 1978 |
| One Man | Ernie Carrick | 1977 |
| The New Avengers | Bailey | 1976 |
| Between Friends | 1973 | |
| A Fan's Notes | 1972 | |
| Rip-Off | Indian #1 | 1971 |
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 2007 | Emmy | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Movie | Nominated |
