Celebrity Biographies
Misty Upham
Misty Upham’s family had been fearing the worst for several days after her mysterious disappearance. Unfortunately it has been confirmed that the actress has died, presumably by suicide, after the discovery of her body in Seattle. She suffered from bipolar disorder. She played relevant roles in titles like “August” and “Frozen River.”
Born in Kalispell, Montana, on July 6, 1982, Misty Ann Upham was a member of the Blackfoot tribe. At the age of 13, she joined Red Eagle Soaring, a theater group, as a way to earn a little money during the summer, but she ended up combining her studies in high school with her work as an actress.
He began in the cinema with Skins , where he played a victim of domestic abuse. But she especially stood out helping Melissa Leo smuggle immigrants in Frozen River . After appearing very briefly in Django Unchained she had played Meryl Streep ‘s housekeeper in August . Two weeks before her death, her family reported her disappearance.
In addition to working as an interpreter, Upham was a prolific activist for Native American rights and against voluntary termination of pregnancy.