Irene Bedard

Irene Bedard

Born: July 22, 1967
in Anchorage, Alaska, USA
Irene Bedard is a Native American film and television actress, director and producer, best known for voicing the title character in the Pocahontas (1995) animation feature film franchise.

Movies for Irene Bedard...

The Heart Stays
Title: The Heart Stays
Character: Aunt Celia
Released: March 26, 2024
Type: Movie
The Heart Stays tells the story of two Native American sisters who leave the traditions and safety of their Native nation to follow their own long-held dreams–the older one to attend a distinguished college and the younger one to become a rock star. Soon after leaving their beloved land and community their life journeys collide with racism, drugs, and violence, forcing the older teen to choose between her own life’s work and saving her sister’s life.
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Hey Viktor!
Title: Hey Viktor!
Released: March 15, 2024
Type: Movie
Twenty-five long years after his time in the limelight, former child actor Cody Lightning tries to revive his fortunes with a self-produced sequel to Smoke Signals in this smart, irreverent new comedy.
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Title: Avatar: The Last Airbender
Character: Yagoda
Released: February 22, 2024
Type: TV
A young boy known as the Avatar must master the four elemental powers to save a world at war — and fight a ruthless enemy bent on stopping him.
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Mending the Line
Title: Mending the Line
Character: Mrs. Redcloud
Released: June 9, 2023
Type: Movie
A Marine wounded in Afghanistan returns to a VA hospital in Montana where he meets a Vietnam vet who teaches him fly fishing as a means to coming to terms with his physical and emotional trauma.
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How to Blow Up a Pipeline
Title: How to Blow Up a Pipeline
Character: Joanna
Released: April 7, 2023
Type: Movie
A crew of young environmental activists execute a daring mission to sabotage an oil pipeline.
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On Sacred Ground
Title: On Sacred Ground
Character: Mary Singing Crow
Released: January 13, 2023
Type: Movie
Based on the true events during the 2016 construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline that runs through the Standing Rock Indian Reservation in North Dakota on land that is owned by the Lakota “Sioux” Tribe. The film follows Daniel, a journalist and Afghanistan War military veteran, and Elliot, an oil company executive, who find themselves on opposite sides of the fight during the construction of the contentious pipeline.
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The Harbinger
Title: The Harbinger
Character: Floating Hawk
Released: September 2, 2022
Type: Movie
A family moves their troubled daughter to a small town, where people suspect she is responsible for a series of mysterious deaths. Fearing something evil followed them, the tormented parents must do whatever it takes to save their daughter.
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Title: The Stand
Character: Ray Brentner
Released: December 17, 2020
Type: TV
In a world mostly wiped out by the plague and embroiled in an elemental struggle between good and evil, the fate of mankind rests on the frail shoulders of the 108-year-old Mother Abagail and a handful of survivors. Their worst nightmares are embodied in a man with a lethal smile and unspeakable powers: Randall Flagg, the Dark Man.
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Title: FBI: Most Wanted
Character: Marilou Skye
Released: January 7, 2020
Type: TV
The Fugitive Task Force relentlessly tracks and captures the notorious criminals on the Bureau’s Most Wanted list. Seasoned agent Jess LaCroix oversees the highly skilled team that functions as a mobile undercover unit that is always out in the field, pursuing those who are most desperate to elude justice.
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The Bygone
Title: The Bygone
Character: Ms. Call
Released: October 26, 2019
Type: Movie
When a young rancher crosses paths with a Lakota girl from a nearby reservation, her mysterious disappearance sparks a search that uncovers a harrowing past and hints at a dire future.
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Ralph Breaks the Internet
Title: Ralph Breaks the Internet
Character: Pocahontas (voice)
Released: November 20, 2018
Type: Movie
Video game bad guy Ralph and fellow misfit Vanellope von Schweetz must risk it all by traveling to the World Wide Web in search of a replacement part to save Vanellope's video game, Sugar Rush. In way over their heads, Ralph and Vanellope rely on the citizens of the internet — the netizens — to help navigate their way, including an entrepreneur named Yesss, who is the head algorithm and the heart and soul of trend-making site BuzzzTube.
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Spreading Darkness
Title: Spreading Darkness
Character: Marci Gippolin
Released: November 21, 2017
Type: Movie
Stu Undercoffler is a corrupt CEO whose drive for power has led him to make some highly unethical choices. Once Stu's self-serving decisions have begun to spread darkness through the world, there's no stopping it. After losing his wife, Stu begins to have a crisis of conscience but starts to believe he is being stalked and has been hallucinating. Is he losing his mind or have his former victims come back to wreck havoc on him?
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Title: The Mist
Character: Kimi Lucero
Released: June 22, 2017
Type: TV
A small town family is torn apart by a brutal crime. As they deal with the fallout an eerie mist rolls in, suddenly cutting them off from the rest of the world, and in some cases, each other.
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Title: Westworld
Character: Wichapi
Released: October 2, 2016
Type: TV
A dark odyssey about the dawn of artificial consciousness and the evolution of sin. Set at the intersection of the near future and the reimagined past, it explores a world in which every human appetite, no matter how noble or depraved, can be indulged.
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Ron and Laura Take Back America
Title: Ron and Laura Take Back America
Released: March 9, 2016
Type: Movie
A mockumentary satire about American politics, religion, Hollywood, health food nuts... and reality shows!
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Songs My Brothers Taught Me
Title: Songs My Brothers Taught Me
Character: Lisa Winters
Released: September 9, 2015
Type: Movie
This complex portrait of modern-day life on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation explores the bond between a brother and his younger sister, who find themselves on separate paths to rediscovering the meaning of home.
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Title: Longmire
Character: May Stillwater
Released: June 3, 2012
Type: TV
A Wyoming sheriff rebuilds his life and career following the death of his wife. Based on the “Walt Longmire” series of mystery novels written by best-selling author Craig Johnson.
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The Tree of Life
Title: The Tree of Life
Character: Messenger
Released: May 17, 2011
Type: Movie
The impressionistic story of a Texas family in the 1950s. The film follows the life journey of the eldest son, Jack, through the innocence of childhood to his disillusioned adult years as he tries to reconcile a complicated relationship with his father. Jack finds himself a lost soul in the modern world, seeking answers to the origins and meaning of life while questioning the existence of faith.
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Title: Young Justice
Character: Shelly Longshadow (voice)
Released: November 26, 2010
Type: TV
Teenage superheroes strive to prove themselves as members of the Justice League.
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Tortilla Heaven
Title: Tortilla Heaven
Character: Liberata
Released: October 14, 2008
Type: Movie
Isidor's Tortilla Heaven is the best restaurant in New Mexico maybe even the world. But though his tortillas are scrumptious, his enchiladas divine, Isidor has never made a dime. Why? He lives in Falfurrias, population 73. One Sunday, while all the town, including his wife and son, are piously praying mass, a miracle occurs. Upon one of his famous, hand-made tortillas appears the face of Jesus Christ.
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Turok: Son of Stone
Title: Turok: Son of Stone
Character: Catori (Voice)
Released: February 5, 2008
Type: Movie
While defending his tribe from a bloodthirsty enemy tribe, a Native American warrior named Turok finds himself in a prehistoric dinosaur world along with his nephew, sister-in-law and the sadistic leader of the other tribe.
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Cosmic Radio
Title: Cosmic Radio
Character: K.C.
Released: October 27, 2007
Type: Movie
A 38-year-old California trust fund kid tries to save his independent radio station, KZMC Cosmic Radio, from financial ruin when his wealthy father pulls the plug.
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Love's Abiding Joy
Title: Love's Abiding Joy
Character: Miriam Red Hawk McClain
Released: October 6, 2006
Type: Movie
The continued Westward journey of settlers Missie and Willie Lahaye. Their roots now firmly planted as they set up homestead in the far West, Missie begins to realize her passion for teaching as Willie cares for the couple's young daughter Kathy while expanding the family ranch with a little help from sons Jeff and Matthew. When the frontier railroad comes to town, the pleasure of a long-promised visit from Missie's father Clark is suddenly offset by the tragic death of young Kathy. As the untimely demise of their beloved daughter begins to drive an emotional wedge between Missie and Willie, the devastated father unexpectedly accepts an offer made by the powerful Samuel Doros to assume the role of town sheriff. Their faith shaken and their once close-knit bond suddenly torn asunder, Missie and Willie desperately attempt to bring their crumbling family back together as son Jeff faces a series of dangers while hopelessly falling for Doros' beautiful daughter Colette.
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Disney Princess Sing Along Songs, Vol. 3 - Perfectly Princess
Title: Disney Princess Sing Along Songs, Vol. 3 - Perfectly Princess
Character: Pocahontas (speaking voice)
Released: February 14, 2006
Type: Movie
With the help of all the Disney Princesses, your child can learn how to "transform" herself into the fairy-tale princess she's always wanted to be. And while she discovers the secrets of becoming a princess, she'll sing, dance, and play along with her favorite characters as they perform their best-loved songs.
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The New World
Title: The New World
Character: Pocahontas' Mother
Released: December 25, 2005
Type: Movie
A drama about explorer John Smith and the clash between Native Americans and English settlers in the 17th century.
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Miracle at Sage Creek
Title: Miracle at Sage Creek
Character: Sunny
Released: November 25, 2005
Type: Movie
Two families overcome prejudice and tragedy in 1888 Wyoming when a special Christmas miracle saves the life of a small boy.
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Title: Into the West
Character: Margaret Light Shines Wheeler
Released: June 10, 2005
Type: TV
The lives of two families, one white American, one native American, become mingled through the momentous events of American expansion, between 1825 and 1890.
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Edge of America
Title: Edge of America
Character: Annie Shorty
Released: December 10, 2003
Type: Movie
From acclaimed director, Chris Eyre, whom People Magazine calls "…the preeminent Native American filmmaker of his time" comes this touching and inspirational story about loyalty, friendship and courage. New man in town Kenny Williams (James McDaniel) has just accepted a position as an English professor at the Three Nations Reservation in Utah. Finding it hard to fit in with the tight-knit Native American community, he decides to take on the challenge of coaching the high school girls' basketball team.
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Greasewood Flat
Title: Greasewood Flat
Character: Abbey
Released: June 27, 2003
Type: Movie
A struggling blues musician estranged from his country roots and family reluctantly returns home to face his past in this award-winning debut from writer/director Susan K. Brigham.
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Title: What's New, Scooby-Doo?
Character: Cody Long (voice)
Released: September 14, 2002
Type: TV
Scooby-Doo and the Mystery, Inc. gang are launched into the 21st century, with new mysteries to solve.
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The Lost Child
Title: The Lost Child
Character: Grace
Released: November 19, 2000
Type: Movie
Knowing the past changes the future. Seeking a connection to her heritage, Rebecca Hoffman sets out on a journey of discovery following the deaths of her adoptive parents. She finds that connection with her birth family in the Navajo community. But cultures clash when her husband is rejected as an outsider. Rebecca and her family experience rebirth in a rich culture and renewal as a family in this dramatic film based on the autobiography Looking for Lost Bird by Yvette Melanson (with Claire Safran).
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Naturally Native
Title: Naturally Native
Character: Tanya Lewis
Released: October 8, 1999
Type: Movie
Naturally Native follows the lives, loves, pain, joy and relationships of three sisters as they attempt to start their own business. Of American Indian ancestry, but adopted by white foster parents as young children, each sister has her own identity issues and each has chosen a very different career path. Now dedicated to starting a Native cosmetic business, they attempt to overcome obstacles both in the business world and in the home. A touching love story of family and culture, Naturally Native also interweaves a subtle, but strong wake-up call regarding the treatment of Native people in corporate America. Naturally Native also provides some insight into tribal infrastructure and gaming issues.
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Title: Roughnecks: Starship Troopers Chronicles
Character: Gen. Miriam Redwing (voice)
Released: August 30, 1999
Type: TV
The exploits of the Mobile Infantry squad, "Razak's Roughnecks," during the SICON–Bugs War between a newly united humanity and an extraterrestrial race, known as the "Bugs," also sometimes referred to as Arachnids.
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Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World
Title: Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World
Character: Pocahontas (voice)
Released: August 4, 1998
Type: Movie
When news of John Smith's death reaches America, Pocahontas is devastated. She sets off to London with John Rolfe, to meet with the King of England on a diplomatic mission: to create peace and respect between the two great lands. However, Governor Ratcliffe is still around; he wants to return to Jamestown and take over. He will stop at nothing to discredit the young princess.
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Two for Texas
Title: Two for Texas
Character: Sana
Released: January 18, 1998
Type: Movie
Kris Kristofferson and Scott Bairstow are hunted fugitives from a Louisiana prison camp who come Two for Texas when they opt to lose themselves in a crowd by joining Sam Houston's Texas Volunteer Army.
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Smoke Signals
Title: Smoke Signals
Character: Suzy Song
Released: January 16, 1998
Type: Movie
Young Native American man Thomas is a nerd in his reservation, wearing oversize glasses and telling everyone stories no-one wants to hear. His parents died in a fire in 1976, and Thomas was saved by Arnold. Arnold soon left his family, and Victor hasn't seen his father for 10 years. When Victor hears Arnold has died, Thomas offers him funding for the trip to get Arnold's remains.
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Wild Flowers
Title: Wild Flowers
Character: Oglala
Released: October 5, 1997
Type: Movie
Denmark in the 70's. The teenager Christoffer's parents Nisse and Maria have decided to move into a commune because they want to try the alternative lifestyle. But Christoffer doesn't like it and has trouble adapting. In school the others tease him because he lives in a commune. As a plan from the elders in the commune he starts in a Maoist group to learn about the real ways of the society. He doesn't like it but when his new girlfriend starts to see what he does as cool he goes into it. But at the same time the police start to suspect him to be the terrorist who blows up telephone booths around Copenhagen.
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Big Guns Talk: The Story of the Western
Title: Big Guns Talk: The Story of the Western
Character: Self
Released: July 27, 1997
Type: Movie
Interviews and film clips re-create the glorious history of the American western.
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Title: True Women
Character: Tobe
Released: May 18, 1997
Type: TV
A story of love, friendship, survival and triumph spanning five decades from the Texas Revolution through the Civil War, Reconstruction and beyond.
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Song of Hiawatha
Title: Song of Hiawatha
Character: Minnehaha
Released: January 1, 1997
Type: Movie
This adaptation of an epic poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow tells the tale of Hiawatha (Litefoot), a brave Native American Indian, and his love for the beautiful Minehaha (Irene Bedard)
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Navajo Blues
Title: Navajo Blues
Character: Audrey Wyako
Released: October 25, 1996
Type: Movie
After police detective Nick Epps witnesses his partner's murder by the Mafia, he's forced enter the witness protection program and is placed on the Navajo Indian Reservation. He tries to settle into his new life, but danger seems to follow him as he becomes involved in a serial killer investigation. Before long, the Mafia tracks him down, and Nick is suddenly trapped between two violent worlds with little hope of escaping alive.
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Title: Adventures from the Book of Virtues
Character: Morning Light / Sharp Eyes (voice)
Released: September 2, 1996
Type: TV
Growing up can be confusing! When Zach and Annie face difficulties in their lives, they go to special place called Plato’s Peak. There, Plato—a talking buffalo!—and his friends are always willing to lend a helping hand.
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Crazy Horse
Title: Crazy Horse
Character: Black Buffalo Woman
Released: July 7, 1996
Type: Movie
The legendary Native American chieftain refuses to go with his people peacefully to the reservation and starts a rebellion.
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Grand Avenue
Title: Grand Avenue
Character: Reyna
Released: June 30, 1996
Type: Movie
When Mollie's boyfriend Jack dies on the reservation, she is asked to leave the reservation by her boyfriend's sister for not being one of their own, aside from Mollie's son. Mollie is forced to pack up her belongings and her children and move to northern California, right into a gang infested neighborhood.
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Pocahontas
Title: Pocahontas
Character: Pocahontas (voice)
Released: June 14, 1995
Type: Movie
Pocahontas, daughter of a Native American tribe chief, falls in love with an English soldier as colonists invade 17th century Virginia.
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Title: The Outer Limits
Character: Callie Whitehorse Landau
Released: March 26, 1995
Type: TV
Anthology series of composed of distinct story episodes, sometimes with a plot twist at the end, with occasional recurring story elements that were often tied together during season-finale clip shows.
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Squanto: A Warrior's Tale
Title: Squanto: A Warrior's Tale
Character: Nakooma
Released: October 28, 1994
Type: Movie
Squanto is a high-born Indian warrior from a tribe on the Atlantic coast of North America which devotes its life to hunting and rivalry with a neighboring tribe. Everything changes forever after a ship arrives from England, prospecting the region's commercial potential for the rich Sir George, who uses all his wealth and influence only for ever greater profit. When it returns, several Indians find themselves captives on board, including Squanto. The arrogant Christians consider themselves utterly superior to the 'heathen savages' and treat them as brutally as they do beasts. Squanto fights a bear in a circus, not understanding how men can be so cruel to that creature either, and manages a spectacular escape, but where must he go? He finds shelter and help in a rural monastery, where it takes his protector some effort to prevent the others considering the unknown as diabolical. In time sir George's men come looking for him most brutally...
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Lakota Woman: Siege at Wounded Knee
Title: Lakota Woman: Siege at Wounded Knee
Character: Mary Crow Dog
Released: October 16, 1994
Type: Movie
Mary Crow Dog, daughter of a desperately poor Indian family in South Dakota, is swept up in the protests of the 1960s and becomes sensitized to the injustices that society inflicts on her people. She aids the Lakota in their struggle for their rights: a struggle that culminates in an armed standoff with US government forces at the site of an 1890 massacre.
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Title: Hallmark Hall of Fame
Character: Grace
Released: December 24, 1951
Type: TV
Hallmark Hall of Fame is an anthology program on American television, sponsored by Hallmark Cards, a Kansas City based greeting card company. The longest-running primetime series in the history of television, it has a historically long run, beginning during 1951 and continuing into 2013. From 1954 onward, all of its productions have been shown in color, although color television video productions were extremely rare in 1954. Many television movies have been shown on the program since its debut, though the program began with live telecasts of dramas and then changed to videotaped productions before finally changing to filmed ones. The series has received eighty Emmy Awards, twenty-four Christopher Awards, eleven Peabody Awards, nine Golden Globes, and four Humanitas Prizes. Once a common practice in American television, it is the last remaining television program such that the title includes the name of the sponsor. Unlike other long-running TV series still on the air, it differs in that it broadcasts only occasionally and not on a weekly broadcast programming schedule.
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Medicine Woman - The Story of America’s First Native Medical Doctor
Title: Medicine Woman - The Story of America’s First Native Medical Doctor
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
America's first Native doctor, Susan La Flesche Picotte (1865-1915) studied medicine at a time when few women dared. She graduated first in her class and returned home to serve as doctor to her Omaha tribe. During this heartbreaking and violent time she never gave up hope. The reverberations from her shattered world continue today as Native Americans suffer from alarming rates of disease, suicide and mental illness. Like Susan, these modern day medicine women from the Omaha, Lakota and Navajo tribes are fighting a war and sharing a confident, even joyful, approach to the work of healing.