Dallas Goldtooth is a talented Mdewakanton Dakota and Diné actor, comedian, writer, activist, artist, and environmental organizer whose work has captivated audiences through Reservation Dogs, Rutherford Falls, Fallout, Echo, and The Last Frontier. He is also a co-founder of The 1491s, using comedy and storytelling to highlight Indigenous life, culture, and contemporary issues.
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| Name: | Dallas Goldtooth |
| Born: | May 3, 1983 (age 43 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Redwood Falls, Minnesota, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Ethnicity: | Mdewakanton Dakota, Diné, Ho-Chunk, German |
| Height: | 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) |
| Religion: | Christianity |
| Parents: | Tom B.K. Goldtooth, Hope Ann Two Hearts |
| Siblings: | Migizi Pensoneau, Georgina Drapeau |
| Relationship: | Married |
| Children: | 2 |
| Occupation: | Actor, Comedian, Writer, Artist, Environmental Activist, Producer |
| Net Worth: | $3 million |
Early life and education
Dallas Goldtooth was born on May 3, 1983, in Redwood Falls, Minnesota, United States. He was raised by his parents, Tom B.K. Goldtooth and Hope Ann Two Hearts, and spent his childhood on the Yankton Sioux and Lower Sioux reservations, alongside his older stepbrother Migizi Pensoneau, and a sister named Georgina Drapeau.
His ethnicity is Mdewakanton Dakota, Diné, Ho-Chunk, and German. His religion is Christianity. Goldtooth initially attended the University of California, Berkeley, studying Ethnic Studies and Education, before transferring to the University of Minnesota, where he studied to become a Dakota-language teacher and participated in a Dakota-language apprenticeship. He left university before completing his degree.
Career
Dallas Goldtooth developed his career across acting, comedy, writing, environmental activism, and cultural education. He became a co-founder of The 1491s, a Native American sketch-comedy group whose work uses satire to explore Indigenous identity and contemporary life.
He also spent about a decade as an organizer for the Indigenous Environmental Network, including campaigns opposing the Keystone XL pipeline.
His acting career expanded through Reservation Dogs, where he portrayed William “Spirit” Knifeman and wrote for the series. He later appeared in Rutherford Falls, Ghosts, Echo, Fallout, Rez Ball, and Dexter: Resurrection. In 2025, he portrayed Hutch in The Last Frontier.
Social media
- Instagram: @dallasgoldtooth
Personal life
Dallas Goldtooth, 43 years old, is married. He has publicly spoken about his wife and children, including his three daughters and a son. His family has remained an important part of his perspective on fatherhood, Indigenous identity, masculinity, and community.
He has also discussed balancing family life alongside his acting, comedy, organizing, and cultural work. Outside professional commitments, Goldtooth remains interested in Dakota language, Indigenous culture, comedy, gaming, environmental justice, and storytelling. His height is 188 cm (6 ft 2 in).
Net worth
Dallas Goldtooth‘s net worth is $3 million USD. He has accumulated his wealth from acting, comedy, television writing, producing, film work, and professional appearances, alongside his work as an Indigenous environmental organizer and cultural storyteller.
His entertainment income includes Reservation Dogs, Rutherford Falls, Fallout, Echo, Rez Ball, Dexter: Resurrection, and The Last Frontier.
Filmography
- Drunk History (2019)
- Reservation Dogs (2021–2023)
- Rutherford Falls (2022)
- Ghosts (2022)
- Echo (2024)
- Fallout (2024–2026)
- Rez Ball (2024)
- Dexter: Resurrection (2025)
- The Last Frontier (2025)