Chaske Spencer is a talented actor and activist, best known for his role as Sam Uley in the blockbuster Twilight Saga films. Born into the Lakota Sioux tribe and raised on reservations in Montana and Idaho, Chaske began his acting journey performing on stage in New York, including roles at The Public Theater and Roundabout. His breakthrough in film and television came with projects like Skins, Dreamkeeper, and Steven Spielberg’s Into the West. Beyond acting, Chaske actively promotes poverty reduction and sustainable communities through organizations such as United Global Shift and his own initiative, Be The Shift. He currently resides in Los Angeles.
