Is Irene Bedard Indian?

Is Irene Bedard Indian?

Bedard was born in Anchorage, Alaska and is of Iñupiat and French Canadian/Cree (Métis) heritage and an enrolled member of the Native Village of Koyuk in Alaska.

Why is Irene Bedard famous in Alaska?

She is perhaps best known for her voice role as the title character in the 1995 animated film Pocahontas. Bedard was born in Anchorage, Alaska, and is the daughter of an Inupiat Eskimo and a French Canadian/Cree (Metis). Only 5 feet tall, her family nickname is Peanut.

Who is Pocahontas singing voice?

For the role of Pocahontas, Broadway actress-singer Judy Kuhn was hired to provide the singing voice for the eponymous character before Irene Bedard was cast.

How many people have the last name Bedard?

Bedard is the 16,581st most numerous last name throughout the world. It is borne by approximately 1 in 217,675 people. The last name is mostly found in The Americas, where 95 percent of Bedard live; 95 percent live in North America and 60 percent live in Gallo-North America.