Wes Studi
Biography
Wes Studi is an American actor born on December 17, 1947, in Nofire Hollow, Oklahoma, USA. He is known for his portrayals of Native Americans in film. Studi has appeared in notable films, including Dances with Wolves, The Last of the Mohicans, Geronimo: An American Legend, and The New World. He has also portrayed General Linus Abner in the NBC series Kings and Eytukan in James Cameron's film Avatar. As an actor, Studi has earned notability for his performances in various films and television shows. With a career spanning multiple projects, Studi has established himself as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
Career overview
Wes Studi is an American actor born on December 17, 1947, in Nofire Hollow, Oklahoma. He has appeared in numerous films throughout his career, earning notability for his portrayals of Native Americans. Studi's acting credits include roles in notable films such as Dances with Wolves, The Last of the Mohicans, Geronimo: An American Legend, and The New World.
Studi's filmography also includes appearances in other notable productions. He portrayed General Linus Abner in the NBC series Kings, and Eytukan in James Cameron's film Avatar. With a career spanning multiple decades, Studi has accumulated a significant number of acting credits, totaling 104 known credits.
Wes Studi's acting career has been marked by his consistent involvement in notable productions. His ability to take on a wide range of roles has contributed to his enduring presence in the film industry. As a prominent figure in American cinema, Studi continues to be recognized for his contributions to the world of acting.
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- Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025) as E'ytukan
- The Great Cherokee Grandmother (2025)
- The Midway Point (2024) as Mr. Williams
- Mending the Line (2023) as Harrison
- We Will Speak (2023) Executive Producer
- The Roof (2023) as Grandpa / Nick
- The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder (2022) as Quanah (voice)
- Bonnie (2022) as Self
- A Love Song (2022) as Lito
- Acting Like Nothing is Wrong (2022) as Self
- Reservation Dogs (2021) as Bucky
- American Veteran (2021) as Self - Host
- Soul (2020) as Counselor Jerry (voice)
- Woke (2020) as Spoon (voice)
- Miracle Workers (2019) as Chief Sleeping Bear
- A Dog's Way Home (2019) as Captain Mica
- Badland (2019) as Harlan Red
- Hostiles (2017) as Chief Yellow Hawk
- The Condemned 2 (2015) as Cyrus
- Ronnie BoDean (2015) as Ronnie BoDean
- Penny Dreadful (2014) as Kaetenay
- Planes: Fire & Rescue (2014) as Windlifter
- A Million Ways to Die in the West (2014) as Cochise
- Road to Paloma (2014) as Numay
- Pie Lady of Pie Town (2014) as Narrator (voice)
- Sugar (2013) as Bishop
- Destination: Planet Negro! (2013) as Chief Bobby
- Battledogs (2013) as Captain Falcos
- Finding Your Roots (2012)
- Being Flynn (2012) as Captain
- Hell on Wheels (2011) as Chief Many Horses
- The Dome of Heaven (2011) as DeWayne Moses
- Reel Injun (2010) as Self
- A Good Day to Die (2010) as Self - Actor; Cherokee
- Making The Last of the Mohicans (2010) as Self
- Ink: A Tale of Captivity (2010) as King Philip
- Avatar (2009) as Eytukan
- Kings (2009) as General Linus Abner
- The Undying (2009) as Lt. Frank Wascoe
- Call of the Wild (2009) as Hatcher
- 21 and a Wake-Up (2009) as General Gleason
- The Only Good Indian (2009) as Sam
- The Mentalist (2008) as Joeseph Silverwing
- In Plain Sight (2008) as Chief Pierce
- Comanche Moon (2008) as Buffalo Hump
- Three Priests (2008) as Ben
- Older Than America (2008) as Richard Two Rivers
- El Camino (2008) as Dave
- Saving Grace (2007) as Bobby's Dad
- Seraphim Falls (2007) as Charon
- Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee (2007) as Jack Wilson
- Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee (2007) as Wovoka
- Cosmic Radio (2007) as Sherriff Mike Nighthorse
- Wolf Ridge (2007)
- The Trail Of Tears: Cherokee Legacy (2006) as Himself
- Grey's Anatomy (2005) as William Lawrence
- Into the West (2005) as Black Kettle
- The New World (2005) as Opechancanough
- Animal (2005) as Creeper
- Miracle at Sage Creek (2005) as Chief Thomas
- A Thief Of Time (2004) as Joe Leaphorn
- The Lone Ranger (2003) as Kulakinah
- Coyote Waits (2003) as Joe Leaphorn
- Edge of America (2003) as Cuch
- Undisputed (2002) as Mingo Pace
- Skinwalkers (2002) as Lt. Joe Leaphorn
- Superfire (2002) as Joe Nighttrail
- UC: Undercover (2001)
- Road to Redemption (2001) as Frank Lightfoot
- Christmas in the Clouds (2001) as Bingo Caller
- Ice Planet (2001) as Commander Jonah Trager
- Wind River (2000) as Pocatello
- The Directors (1999) as Self
- Mystery Men (1999) as Sphinx
- Soundman (1999) as Terry Leonard
- Deep Rising (1998) as Hanover
- The Killing Jar (1997) as Cameron
- Big Guns Talk: The Story of the Western (1997) as Self
- Promised Land (1996)
- Crazy Horse (1996) as Red Cloud
- Lone Justice: Showdown at Plum Creek (1996)
- Heat (1995) as Casals
- Streets of Laredo (1995) as Famous Shoes
- Lone Justice 2 (1995) as One Horse
- Street Fighter (1994) as Sagat
- Indian America: A Gift from the Past (1994) as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Geronimo: An American Legend (1993) as Geronimo
- Ned Blessing (1993)
- The Broken Chain (1993) as Seth / Chief / Speaker for the Tribes
- Highlander: The Series (1992) as Sheriff Benson
- The Last of the Mohicans (1992) as Magua
- The Doors (1991) as Indian in Desert
- Dances with Wolves (1990) as Toughest Pawnee
- The Flash (1990) as Roller
- Powwow Highway (1989) as Buff
- American Experience (1988) as Major Ridge
- American Experience (1988) as Warrior in Canoe
- Longarm (1988) as The Ute
- As Deep as the Grave as Tsali
- Terra Infirma as Grey Owl
- Exhale as George
- Behind the Lines as Self
- Candles
- Brave as Ernie
- The Pipeline as Samuel Horse
- The Pipeline Executive Producer
- Timber Lands as Russ