Grace Dove

Grace Dove is an Indigenous actress and director known for her impactful roles in film and television, with a commitment to uplifting her community and showcasing Indigenous stories. After co-starring with Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hardy in the Oscar-winning film ‘The Revenant’ (2015), Grace Dove garnered significant industry attention, leading The New York Times to note her as a rising figure in entertainment in 2016. Dove further expanded her filmography with roles in the Netflix thriller ‘How It Ends’ (2018) alongside Forest Whitaker and Theo James. In 2020, she secured her first leading role in the feature film adaptation of Eden Robinson’s acclaimed novel ‘Monkey Beach’.

That same year, Dove made her directorial debut with the short film ‘Kiri and The Girl’, which was streamed on Apple TV and screened at prestigious events including the St. John’s International Women’s Festival and the Vancouver International Film Festival. Dove has also made a notable impact in television, appearing in the Syfy series ‘Resident Alien’ and the Netflix series ‘The Order’. From 2022 to 2023, she starred as Rosalind ‘Roz’ Friendly alongside Hilary Swank in the ABC drama ‘Alaska Daily’.

Beyond her acting and directing work, Dove is deeply committed to empowering her community. She facilitates the youth-empowerment program Thunderbird Dreams, where she directs short films with young people that celebrate the unique stories of each Nation, reinforcing her dedication to uplifting Indigenous narratives and fostering new talent.