James & Ernie
| James & Ernie | |
|---|---|
 James and Ernie in Kayenta, AZ 2012 | |
| 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.
Early life
[edit]James Junes grew up in the Kirtland, New Mexico, area, and Ernie Tsosie, born in 1967, was born in Fort Defiance, Arizona.[1]
Filmography
[edit]- James & Ernie-fied (DVD) (2005), live performance in Farmington, NM
- Mile Post 398 (2007), Feature film debut
- Turquoise Rose (2007)
- James & Ernie Comedy: Fun in the Sun (DVD) (2008)
- Blue Gap Boy'z (2008)
- Pete & Cleo (2010)
Awards
[edit]| Year | Award | Recipient | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | American Indian Film Festival | Ernest "Ernie" David Tsosie III | Best Supporting Actor | Mile Post 398 | Won |
External links
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Landry, Alysa. Navajo comedians James and Ernie celebrate 10 years, Daily Times, April 6, 2012. Retrieved on December 10, 2013.