1971–1981: Subsequent success
In 1971, he played Chief Red Cloud in "Warbonnet", the 14th episode of Season 13 of the Western series Bonanza.
He played the role of Rita Joe's father in George Ryga's stage play, The Ecstasy of Rita Joe, in performances at Vancouver, the National Arts Centre in Ottawa, and Washington, D.C.
In 1972, he was among the guests in David Winters's television special The Special London Bridge Special. That same year he acted in the film Paul Bogart's Cancel My Reservation, and got the recurring role of Chief Moses Charlie in the comedy-drama television series The Beachcombers, a role he would revisit until his death in 1981.
In 1973, he played the role of "Ancient Warrior" in an episode of the TV show Kung Fu. That same year George recorded "My Blue Heaven" with the band Fireweed, with "Indian Prayer" on the reverse. His album, Chief Dan George & Fireweed – In Circle, was released in 1974 comprising these songs and seven others.
The following year he had roles in Alien Thunder (1974), The Bears and I (1974), and Harry and Tonto (1974).
In 1975, he portrayed the character Chief Stillwater in the "Showdown at Times Square" episode in Season 6 of McCloud.
In 1976 he acted in Clint Eastwood's The Outlaw Josey Wales, and George McCowan's Shadow of the Hawk.
On television the following year he had a role in the 1978 miniseries Centennial, based on the book by James A. Michener.
In 1979, he acted in Americathon, and Spirit of the Wind.
In 1980 he had his final film role in Nothing Personal.
