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Elaine Miles is a Native American actress best known for her role as Marilyn Whirlwind in the television series Northern Exposure. She is an enrolled citizen of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. [1]
Elaine Miles was born on 7 April 1960 in Pendleton, Oregon, USA. She is an actress, known for Northern Exposure (1990), Smoke Signals (1998) and Wyvern (2009).
Jun 9, 2020 · Elaine Miles. When Elaine Miles showed up at the auditions for Northern Exposure, she wasn’t there to try out; she was driving her mom there, who was up for the role of Marilyn, Dr....
Jul 10, 2020 · Elaine Miles, who played Marilyn Whirlwind on the comedy-drama series, shares her memories and challenges of being the first Native woman to be a series regular on TV. She also reflects on the impact of the show and the importance of Native creators and stories.
Elaine Miles was born on April 7, 1960 in Pendleton, Oregon, USA. She is an actress, known for Northern Exposure (1990), Smoke Signals (1998) and Wyvern (2009).
Mar 10, 2024 · It was during a casting session where she had taken her mother for an audition that Elaine Miles was "discovered" by the producers of the television series Northern Exposure.
Jun 1, 2024 · Listen to the interview with Elaine Miles, the actress who played Marilyn Whirlwind on "Northern Exposure" and other iconic roles. Learn how she broke barriers and inspired Native actors with her authentic portrayal of Indigenous characters.