Wes Studi
Wesley "Wes" Studi, born on December 17, 1947, is a distinguished American actor of Cherokee descent, celebrated for his authentic representations of Native American characters in cinema. His impressive filmography includes acclaimed Academy Award-winning titles like Dances with Wolves, directed by Kevin Costner, and Michael Mann's The Last of the Mohicans. He also starred in the noteworthy Geronimo: An American Legend and the Oscar-nominated The New World released in 2005. More recently, Studi took on the role of General Linus Abner in NBC's series Kings, as well as portraying Eytukan in James Cameron's blockbuster hit Avatar, further solidifying his legacy in the film industry.
Filmography
Avatar
The Killing Jar
Being Flynn
Undisputed
Road to Paloma
Seraphim Falls
Wind River
Geronimo: An American Legend
Powwow Highway
The New World
A Love Song
Hostiles
A Dog's Way Home
Soul
Mystery Men
Deep Rising
The Last of the Mohicans (1992)
Planes: Fire & Rescue
Mending the Line
Reel Injun
The Roof (2023)
The Condemned 2
Call of the Wild (2009)
A Good Day to Die
Badland (2019)
Older Than America
A Million Ways to Die in the West
Miracle at Sage Creek
Battledogs
Heat (1995)
Cosmic Radio
Ice Planet
Kings
American Veteran
Comanche Moon