Zahn Tokiya-ku McClarnon, born on October 24, 1966, is a prominent American actor acclaimed for his compelling roles in several notable television series. He gained recognition for his performances in the Western crime drama series "Longmire," the second season of "Fargo," and the second season of "Westworld." In 2022, he took on the lead role in the AMC series "Dark Winds." McClarnon also made appearances in the 2021 FX on Hulu series "Reservation Dogs" and the Marvel Cinematic Universe series "Hawkeye" (2021) and "Echo" (2024).
In his early life, McClarnon was born in Denver, Colorado, to a Hunkpapa Lakota mother and a father of Irish heritage. His upbringing led him across various states, including Montana, Nebraska, North and South Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Ohio, and Montana. He experienced a challenging childhood marked by frequent relocations. In 1986, he graduated from Omaha Central High School, where he credits his drama teacher, Peggy Stommes, as a significant influence on his path to becoming an actor.