D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai

D'Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai is a Canadian actor and model, best known for his portrayal of Bear Smallhill in the FX on Hulu series "Reservation Dogs" (2021–2023). Born on September 19, 2001, in Toronto, Ontario, he has Oji-Cree, Chinese-Guyanese, and German heritage.

Woon-A-Tai began his acting career with a recurring role in the Family Channel series "Holly Hobbie" (2018). He went on to appear in shows like "Murdoch Mysteries" (2019) and "Creeped Out" (2019). His feature film debut came with "Beans" (2020), directed by Tracey Deer. However, his breakout role was as Bear Smallhill in "Reservation Dogs," a series that follows the lives of Indigenous teenagers in rural Oklahoma. His performance earned him critical acclaim and made him the first Indigenous actor nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series in 2024. ​

Beyond "Reservation Dogs," Woon-A-Tai has been involved in several film projects including "Fitting In" (2023), "Only the Good Survive" (2023), and "Warfare" (2025).

In addition to acting, Woon-A-Tai has ventured into modeling, signing with IMG Models in 2022. He has used his platform to raise awareness about Indigenous issues. Notably, at the 2024 Emmy Awards, he appeared with a red handprint painted on his face to highlight the epidemic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW), bringing attention to this critical issue on a global stage.