Sherman Alexie

Sherman Alexie

59 · Born: Oct 7, 1966

Personal Details

BornOct 7, 1966 Spokane - Washington - USA

Biography

Sherman Joseph Alexie Jr., a multifaceted creative force, hails from a rich cultural heritage, boasting a unique blend of Spokane-Coeur d'Alene-Native American ancestry. As a novelist, short story writer, poet, and filmmaker, his body of work is deeply rooted in his personal experiences as an Indigenous American, drawing heavily from his childhood on the Spokane Indian Reservation.

Career

2017
1998
Smoke Signals
Smoke Signals as Screenplay
2002