Cole Brings Plenty Biography: Death, Net Worth, Parents, Movies, Age, Height, Cause of Death, TV Shows, Instagram, Nationality

Cole Thomas Brings Plenty, also known as Cole Brings Plenty, was a promising Native American actor of Lakota and Cheyenne River Sioux heritage.

He gained recognition for portraying Pete Plenty Clouds in the Paramount+ series 1923, a prequel to Yellowstone, and appeared in other Western-themed productions.

Cole Brings Plenty
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Cole Thomas Brings Plenty
Stage Name:	Cole Brings Plenty
Born:	18 August 1996
Died:	5 April 2024 (age 27 years old)
Place of Birth:	Eagle Butte, South Dakota, U.S.
Nationality:	American
Height:	1.78m
Parents:	Joseph Brings Plenty Sr. and Joni Brings Plenty (Uses Many)
Siblings:	Joseph "Joey" Brings Plenty Jr., Seth Brings Plenty, Brett Brings Plenty, Keeva Grass, Belle Brings Plenty, Sophie Brings Plenty
Occupation:	Actor
Net Worth:	$500,000

Early Life and Education

Cole Thomas Plenty entered the world on August 18, 1996, in Eagle Butte, South Dakota. He was the son of Joseph Brings Plenty Sr., a former tribal leader and police chief, and Joni Brings Plenty (Uses Many).

His siblings include older brother Joseph “Joey” Brings Plenty Jr., younger brothers Seth and Brett, older sister Keeva Grass, and younger sisters Belle and Sophie.

He graduated from Cheyenne-Eagle Butte High School in 2014 or 2015 and was studying media at Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence, Kansas, at the time of his passing. Cole was an enrolled member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe with deep Lakota roots.

Career

Cole Brings Plenty started his acting journey with encouragement from his uncle, actor Mo Brings Plenty. He took on small roles in Western productions, including Into the Wild Frontier (2022) and The Tall Tales of Jim Bridger (2024).

His breakthrough came with the part of Pete Plenty Clouds in two episodes of the acclaimed series 1923, where he portrayed a character tied to Indigenous narratives in the Yellowstone universe.

Though his screen time was limited, Brings Plenty showed strong potential as a performer and advocate for Native representation.

He balanced acting with his studies and community involvement, appearing in projects that reflected his heritage and bringing authenticity to historical Western roles.

His work, though brief, left an impression on audiences and fellow cast members.

Cole Brings Plenty’s contributions extended beyond acting as he participated in efforts highlighting Native issues, including calls for investigation into historical boarding schools.

His presence in the industry represented a new generation of Indigenous talent committed to authentic storytelling.

Social Media

• Instagram: @colebringsplenty

Personal Life

Cole Thomas Plenty remained single with no public romantic partners or children documented.

On April 5, 2024, he was found deceased in Edgerton, Kansas, after being reported missing for several days; authorities cited no signs of foul play, though his family, including his father and uncle Mo Brings Plenty, has called for further investigation into the circumstances.

His untimely death at 27 saddened many in the entertainment and Native communities.

Filmography

• 1923 (2022)
• Into the Wild Frontier (2022)
• The Tall Tales of Jim Bridger (2024)

Net Worth

Cole Brings Plenty had an estimated net worth of around $500,000 at the time of his death.

As an emerging actor with a budding career in television and film, his income primarily came from roles in series like 1923 and other independent Western projects, supplemented by modeling and related work.