James & Ernie | |
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Birth name | James Junes and Ernest Tsosi |
Born | 1967 (Ernie) and unknown (James) James:Kirtland, New Mexico Ernie:Fort Defiance, Arizona |
Medium | Stand-up, film, radio |
Nationality | American |
Years active | 2002–present |
Genres | Observational comedy |
Subject(s) | Reservation life |
Notable works and roles | James & Ernie-fied (2005) Mile Post 398 (2007) |
Members | James Junes Ernest "Ernie" David Tsosie III |
James & Ernie are an American Navajo comedy duo consisting of James Junes and Ernest "Ernie" David Tsosie III.
James Junes grew up in the Kirtland, New Mexico, area, and Ernie Tsosie, born in 1967 , was born in Fort Defiance, Arizona. [1]
Year | Award | Recipient | Category | Film | Result |
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2007 | American Indian Film Festival | Ernest "Ernie" David Tsosie III | Best Supporting Actor | Mile Post 398 | Won |
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