I recently had the privilege of interviewing Tokala Black Elk, one of the talented stars of the new show Happy's Place. Tokala’s incredible journey as an actor and storyteller is rooted in his Lakota heritage, and it was amazing to hear how his cultural background influences his work and brings depth to his character on the show.
In our conversation, we talked about how he got involved with Happy's Place, his experiences on set, and what makes this show so unique. Tokala also shared some personal insights into his creative process and what fans can look forward to in this heartwarming series. I’m excited to share his story with you!
About Tokala Black Elk
Black Elk appeared in the limited series “1883” and also recurred in the first season of “Yellowstone.” In addition, Black Elk’s TV’s work includes “Outer Range,” “Lewis & Clark,” “Into the West,” “Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee” and “Grey’s Anatomy.”
Black Elk can next be seen starring in Peter Berg’s “American Primeval” limited series for Netflix, opposite Taylor Kitsch.
On the feature side, Black Elk got his start in “Wind River,” a role that garnered him much critical acclaim. He co-starred in “The Bygone,” “The Valley of the Gods” and “The Dark Foe,” for which he was nominated for best supporting actor at the Madrid International Film Festival.
As a member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe and a direct descendant of Lakota holy man Black Elk, Tokala grew up on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation and speaks in several native languages.
Interview with Tokala Black Elk
Last Updated on December 16, 2024 by Paul G
