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Mala
Born 1906-12-27Alaska
Ray Mala (born Ray Agnaqsiaq Wise) was an American actor. Born to a Native Alaskan Inupiaq mother and Russian Jewish immigrant father, he was one of Hollywood's foremost Native actors from the early 1920s until his death in 1952.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Red SnowSgt. KoovukThe Tuttles of TahitiNatThe Girl from AlaskaCharleySon of Fury: The Story of Benjamin BlakeMarnoaThe Mad Doctor of Market StreetBarabHonolulu LuNative CopHold Back the DawnYoung Mexican Bridegroom (uncredited)The Devil's PipelineTalamuNorth West Mounted PoliceIndianGirl from God's CountryJoeSouth of Pago PagoNative DiverZanzibarMalaFlash Gordon Conquers the UniversePrince of the Rock People (uncredited)Green HellMalaCoast GuardEskimo Driver (uncredited)Mutiny on the BlackhawkWani - Native Slave LeaderUnion PacificIndian Finding Cigar Store Indian (uncredited)Hawk of the WildernessKiasS.O.S. Clipper IslandRoleThe Great Adventures of Wild Bill HickokLittle ElkCall of The YukonOlee JohnThe Jungle PrincessMelanRobinson Crusoe of Clipper IslandAgent Ray MalaLast of the PagansTaro