Palmer Creek Reservation

Residents

With its close proximity to the abundance of tribes existing in the Plains states and the western US during the 1800's, Colorado Springs had many encounters with them on varying levels. This page is dedicated to those who visited town or were visited by some of our residents. We're always looking for more, so if you know of any additional information, share it with us.

Larry Sellers (Cloud Dancing)

Larry Sellers was born in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. Popular for his role as the Cheyenne Indian "Cloud Dancing" in the hit TV series, "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman", he has accomplished an impressive television, stage and film credit history.

In addition to his successful role as "Cloud Dancing", Larry Sellers has also starred in such shows as The Sopranos, Beverly Hills 90210, Walker Texas Ranger, and has starred in the hit movie, Wayne's World II, The Gambler III and Crazy Horse.

The accomplished actor/historian/educator grew up on an Indian reservation in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. He is of Osage, Cherokee, and Lakota ancestry. After graduating from college in Arizona, he began teaching American Indian history. Later, he took on the challenge of becoming a professional stuntman and had his hand in stand-up comedy.

Larry Sellers has also acquired many personal achievements due to his tremendous involvement, knowledge, and influence with American Indian history. He is a Fellow at the Newberry Library Center for the History of the American Indian and is also actively involved in "RIF" (Reading is Fundamental), a children's literacy program, where he had the opportunity to emcee a program at the White House.

Larry's many stage credits include The Cherokee Heritage Center's, "Trail of Tears" and was the host of the Red Nation Concert Series, "Native Women in Music" which was held at the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre in California on May 30th, 2003.