About Yancey Red Corn
Yancey Garfield Red Corn is an accomplished actor and proud member of the Osage Nation. Born in Pawnee, Oklahoma in 1963, Yancey's roots run deep in Osage history and culture.
Yancey gained widespread recognition for his role as Chief Bonnicastle in Martin Scorsese's acclaimed film "Killers of the Flower Moon." This project held special significance for Yancey, as his own family was directly impacted by the tragic events depicted in the film. His great-grandfather, Raymond Red Corn Sr., was among those poisoned during the Osage Reign of Terror in the 1920s.
With a passion for bringing Native American stories to life, Yancey has also graced the stage, notably portraying Chief Bromden in a 2012 Oklahoma City Theater Company production of "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest."
Yancey's connection to Osage history extends beyond his acting career. His father, Charles Red Corn, was a respected author who wrote "A Pipe for February," a novel offering an Osage perspective on the events of the 1920s. This book was praised by both Martin Scorsese and "Killers of the Flower Moon" author David Grann for its authentic portrayal of Osage experiences.
Currently residing in Norman, Oklahoma, Yancey continues to honor his heritage through his work in film and theater. He is dedicated to sharing Native American stories and preserving the legacy of the Osage people.
De Niro came out and patted me on the shoulder and said, “That was great.”
“I pretended I was my great grandfather during this time and what he was going through and just, you know, and just started talking to everybody like that. You know, what was going on at the time .. and how I was feeling and how I knew everybody else was feeling — kinda talking to everybody there. And after it was done, and they said “cut,” Scorsese comes out and he said, “Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!”
- Yancey Red Corn in Voice of Oklahoma.