Michael Spears Uncovers Life Behind the Legacy by Portraying 'Sitting Bull'

Michael Spears uncovers life behind the legacy by portraying 'Sitting Bull'

BILLINGS — Michael Spears is just about to portray one of the most famous and influential people ever born on this continent — but first he's got to make it though his college finals.

Michael Spears discusses new Sitting Bull role in History Channel special

BOZEMAN, Mont. - You have seen Micheal Spears on the hit TV shows, Yellowstone and Longmire, and the major motion picture, Dances With Wolves.

Exclusive: Michael Spears on taking the role of Sitting Bull

Premieres May 27 & 28 on the HISTORY Channel

'Apocalyptic reality': Local actor plays Sitting Bull in new History Channel documentary

“In filming this, I really learned a lot about him as a person. I learned how incredibly smart and level-headed he was in an apocalyptic reality,” -- Michael Spears, Bozeman actor who played Sitting Bull.

'Apocalyptic reality': Bozeman actor Michael Spears plays Lakota leader Sitting Bull in new documentary

“In filming this, I really learned a lot about him as a person. I learned how incredibly smart and level-headed he was in an apocalyptic reality,” -- Michael Spears, Bozeman actor who played Sitting Bull.