Biography

Natalie Benally is a dancer, choreographer, filmmaker, writer, actor and community/language advocate from the Navajo Nation. She has directed and choreographed numerous theater productions. Likewise, Benally has also become involved in film and television productions, both as crew and in creative direction. She is the Co-Founder/Creative Director of Tse'Nato', a mixed media storytelling company that amplifies Indigenous voices and representation. She is the recipient of numerous Native-led grants and honors. Of note, Benally has performed the lead role of Dory in the Navajo dubbed version of Disney/Pixar's Finding Nemo. She also appeared in her first lead role on the FOX/SONY series, Accused. She also appears in a recurring role on the AMC TV series, Dark Winds.
- IMDb mini biography by: Natalie Benally