Wes Studi

Wes Studi

Born December 17, 1947 (Age: 78) Nofire Hollow, Oklahoma, USA

Biography

Wesley "Wes" Studi (born December 17, 1947) is an American Cherokee actor, who has earned notability for his portrayals of Native Americans in film. He has appeared in well-received Academy Award-winning films, such as Kevin Costner's Dances with Wolves, Michael Mann's The Last of the Mohicans, the award-winning Geronimo: An American Legend and the Academy Award-nominated film The New World (2005). He portrayed General Linus Abner (an analogue to the biblical Abner) in the NBC series Kings, and Eytukan in James Cameron's box office blockbuster Avatar.
Wesley "Wes" Studi (born December 17, 1947) is an American Cherokee actor, who has earned notability for his portrayals of Native Americans in film. He has appeared in well-received Academy Award-winning films, such as Kevin Costner's Dances with Wolves, Michael Mann's The Last of the Mohicans, the award-winning Geronimo: An American Legend and the Academy Award-nominated film The New World (2005). He portrayed General Linus Abner (an analogue to the biblical Abner) in the NBC series Kings, and Eytukan in James Cameron's box office blockbuster Avatar.
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Filmography

Avatar: Fire and Ash

Avatar: Fire and Ash

2025 as E'ytukan Age: 78
Mending the Line

Mending the Line

2023 as Harrison Age: 75
A Love Song

A Love Song

2022 as Lito Age: 74
Soul

Soul

2020 as Counselor Jerry (voice) Age: 73
A Dog's Way Home

A Dog's Way Home

2019 as Captain Mica Age: 71
Hostiles

Hostiles

2017 as Chief Yellow Hawk Age: 70
Ronnie BoDean

Ronnie BoDean

2015 as Ronnie BoDean Age: 67
Planes: Fire & Rescue

Planes: Fire & Rescue

2014 as Windlifter Age: 66
A Million Ways to Die in the West

A Million Ways to Die in the West

2014 as Cochise Age: 66
Being Flynn

Being Flynn

2012 as Captain Age: 64
The Dome of Heaven

The Dome of Heaven

2011 as DeWayne Moses Age: 63
Making The Last of the Mohicans

Making The Last of the Mohicans

2010 as Self Age: 62
Avatar

Avatar

2009 as Eytukan Age: 61
Call of the Wild

Call of the Wild

2009 as Hatcher Age: 61
Cosmic Radio

Cosmic Radio

2007 as Sherriff Mike Nighthorse Age: 59
Wolf Ridge

Wolf Ridge

2007 as Age: 59
Seraphim Falls

Seraphim Falls

2007 as Charon Age: 59
The New World

The New World

2005 as Opechancanough Age: 58
A Thief Of Time

A Thief Of Time

2004 as Joe Leaphorn Age: 56
Skinwalkers

Skinwalkers

2002 as Lt. Joe Leaphorn Age: 54
Undisputed

Undisputed

2002 as Mingo Pace Age: 54
Superfire

Superfire

2002 as Joe Nighttrail Age: 54
Wind River

Wind River

2000 as Pocatello Age: 52
Mystery Men

Mystery Men

1999 as Sphinx Age: 51
Deep Rising

Deep Rising

1998 as Hanover Age: 50
Big Guns Talk: The Story of the Western

Big Guns Talk: The Story of the Western

1997 as Self Age: 49
The Killing Jar

The Killing Jar

1997 as Cameron Age: 49
Crazy Horse

Crazy Horse

1996 as Red Cloud Age: 48
No Image

Lone Justice: Showdown at Plum Creek

1996 as Age: 48
Heat

Heat

1995 as Casals Age: 47
Street Fighter

Street Fighter

1994 as Sagat Age: 47
No Image

Indian America: A Gift from the Past

1994 as Self - Narrator (voice) Age: 46
Geronimo: An American Legend

Geronimo: An American Legend

1993 as Geronimo Age: 45
The Broken Chain

The Broken Chain

1993 as Seth / Chief / Speaker for the Tribes Age: 45
The Last of the Mohicans

The Last of the Mohicans

1992 as Magua Age: 44
The Doors

The Doors

1991 as Indian in Desert Age: 43
Dances with Wolves

Dances with Wolves

1990 as Toughest Pawnee Age: 42
Powwow Highway

Powwow Highway

1989 as Buff Age: 41
Longarm

Longarm

1988 as The Ute Age: 40