James & Ernie
James and Ernie in Kayenta, AZ 2012
Birth nameJames Junes and Ernest Tsosi
Born1967 (Ernie) and unknown (James)
James:Kirtland, New Mexico
Ernie:Fort Defiance, Arizona
MediumStand-up, film, radio
NationalityAmerican
Years active2002present
GenresObservational comedy
Subject(s)Reservation life
Notable works and rolesJames & Ernie-fied (2005)
Mile Post 398 (2007)
MembersJames 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

James Junes grew up in the Kirtland, New Mexico area, and Ernie Tsosie, born in 1967, was born in Fort Defiance, Arizona.[1]

Filmography

  1. James & Ernie-fied (DVD) (2005), live performance in Farmington, NM
  2. Mile Post 398 (2007), Feature film debut
  3. Turquoise Rose (2007)
  4. James & Ernie Comedy: Fun in the Sun (DVD) (2008)
  5. Blue Gap Boy'z (2008)
  6. Pete & Cleo (2010)

Awards

YearAwardRecipientCategoryFilmResult
2007American Indian Film FestivalErnest "Ernie" David Tsosie IIIBest Supporting ActorMile Post 398Won

References

  1. Landry, Alysa. Navajo comedians James and Ernie celebrate 10 years, Daily Times, April 6, 2012. Retrieved on December 10, 2013.
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