Kimberly Norris Guerrero | |
|---|---|
| Born | Kimberly Norris 1967 (age 56–57) |
| Other names | Kimberly Guerrero |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, screenwriter, college professor |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Notable work | The Cherokee Word for Water |
| Spouse |
Johnny Guerrero (m. 1996) |
Kimberly Norris-Guerrero (née Norris; born 1967), is an American actress in film, TV, and stage; and a screenwriter. She has over two dozen screen appearances, generally playing roles of Indigenous women. Norris played Gen. Custer's American Indian wife in the movie Son of the Morning Star, and guest starred in TV shows such as Walker, Texas Ranger, Longmire, Grey's Anatomy, and Seinfeld. She appeared in the well received mini-series, 500 Nations, and twice played Cherokee chief Wilma Mankiller. Norris-Guerrero is also a college professor, motivational speaker, Native American activist, and co-founder of two non-profit organizations aimed at aiding youth in Native American communities.