Standing Bear, Luther (c. 1868-c. 1939)

US actor and writer. Although an American Indian, he became a US citizen and worked as an actor. A transitional figure who was interested in capturing on paper the beliefs and customs of his people, as well as the difficulties of adapting to white America. He is best known for his autobiography, My People, My Sioux (coauthored with E A Brininstool, 1928), and Stories of the Sioux (1934).

He was born in Sioux Pine Reservation, North Dakota. He toured with Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, eventually settling in Huntington Park, California.