Wes Studi
Wes Studi, born December 17, 1947, is an American Cherokee actor distinguished by his authentic portrayals of Native American characters in cinema. His performances in acclaimed films like Dances with Wolves, The Last of the Mohicans, and Geronimo: An American Legend have solidified his reputation as a formidable screen presence. He also earned critical acclaim for his role as Eytukan in James Cameron's Avatar, further cementing his status as a versatile and respected figure in Hollywood. Studi's nuanced and powerful acting has made him a prominent voice in Native American representation in film and television.
Known For
The roles that explain the career.
Filmography
47 credits across 1 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Mending the Line | Harrison | Film |
| 2022 | A Love Song | Lito | Film |
| 2020 | Soul | Counselor Jerry (voice) | Film |
| 2019 | A Dog's Way Home | Captain Mica | Film |
| 2014 | A Million Ways to Die in the West | Cochise | Film |
| 2014 | Penny Dreadful | Kaetenay | TV |
| 2014 | Road to Paloma | Numay | Film |
| 2014 | Planes: Fire & Rescue | Windlifter | Film |
| 2013 | Battledogs | Captain Falcos | Film |
| 2013 | Sugar | Bishop | Film |
| 2013 | Destination: Planet Negro! | Chief Bobby | Film |
| 2012 | Being Flynn | Captain | Film |
| 2010 | Reel Injun | Self | Film |
| 2010 | A Good Day to Die | Self - Actor; Cherokee | Film |
| 2009 | Call of the Wild | Hatcher | Film |
| 2009 | The Only Good Indian | Sam | Film |
| 2009 | Avatar | Eytukan | Film |
| 2009 | 21 and a Wake-Up | General Gleason | Film |
| 2009 | The Undying | Lt. Frank Wascoe | Film |
| 2008 | Older Than America | Richard Two Rivers | Film |
| 2008 | Three Priests | Ben | Film |
| 2008 | El Camino | Dave | Film |
| 2007 | Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee | Wovoka | Film |
| 2007 | Seraphim Falls | Charon | Film |
| 2006 | The Trail Of Tears: Cherokee Legacy | Himself | Film |
| 2005 | The New World | Opechancanough | Film |
| 2005 | Miracle at Sage Creek | Chief Thomas | Film |
| 2004 | A Thief Of Time | Joe Leaphorn | Film |
| 2003 | Edge of America | Cuch | Film |
| 2003 | Coyote Waits | Joe Leaphorn | Film |
| 2003 | The Lone Ranger | Kulakinah | Film |
| 2002 | Superfire | Joe Nighttrail | Film |
| 2002 | Skinwalkers | Lt. Joe Leaphorn | Film |
| 2002 | Undisputed | Mingo Pace | Film |
| 2001 | Ice Planet | Commander Jonah Trager | Film |
| 2001 | Road to Redemption | Frank Lightfoot | Film |
| 2001 | Christmas in the Clouds | Bingo Caller | Film |
| 2000 | Wind River | Pocatello | Film |
| 1999 | Mystery Men | Sphinx | Film |
| 1998 | Deep Rising | Hanover | Film |
| 1997 | The Killing Jar | Cameron | Film |
| 1995 | Heat | Casals | Film |
| 1994 | Street Fighter | Sagat | Film |
| 1993 | Geronimo: An American Legend | Geronimo | Film |
| 1992 | The Last of the Mohicans | Magua | Film |
| 1990 | Dances with Wolves | Toughest Pawnee | Film |
| 1989 | Powwow Highway | Buff | Film |
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