MALA
Mala
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: December 27, 1906
Deathday: September 23, 1952
Place of Birth: Alaska
Biography
Ray Mala (born Ray Agnaqsiaq Wise) was an American actor. Born to a Native Alaskan Inupiaq mother and Russian Jewish immigrant father, he was one of Hollywood's foremost Native actors from the early 1920s until his death in 1952.
Notable work
Filmography
Starring
1952·
Red SnowSgt. Koovuk
1942·
The Girl from AlaskaCharley
Marnoa
Nat
Barab
1941·
Honolulu LuNative Cop
1941·
Hold Back the DawnYoung Mexican Bridegroom (uncredited)
1940·
ZanzibarMala
Prince of the Rock People (uncredited)
Indian
1940·
Green HellMala
1940·
The Devil's PipelineTalamu
1940·
South of Pago PagoNative Diver
Joe
1939·
Coast GuardEskimo Driver (uncredited)
Wani - Native Slave Leader
1939·
Union PacificIndian Finding Cigar Store Indian (uncredited)
1938·
Call of The YukonOlee John
Kias
Little Elk
Agent Ray Mala
1936·
The Jungle PrincessMelan
1935·
Last of the PagansTaro
1933·
EskimoMala, aka Kripik (uncredited)
1932·
IglooThe Young Hunter
Production
1932·
IglooAssistant Camera