Biography
Native American, of Comanche, Cree and Yaqui descent. Native name is Tee-Dee-Nae. Previously worked at construction jobs. Was selected from a general casting call to play the leading role of Jaguar Paw in the film Apocalypto (2006) by director Mel Gibson. Learned the Yucatec Maya language for his role in Apocalypto (2006). A Native dancer who has performed with the American Indian Dance Theater.
Filmography
Cast Credits
The Haunting of Hell Hole Mine
Character: Sagebrush
MOVIE • 2023
Hell on the Border
Character: Rufus Buck / John Whittington
MOVIE • 2019
Attrition
Character: Infidel
MOVIE • 2018
Crossing Point
Character: Mateo
MOVIE • 2016
Wind Walkers
Character: Matty Kingston
MOVIE • 2015
Beatdown
Character: Brandon Becker
MOVIE • 2010
Apocalypto
Character: Jaguar Paw
MOVIE • 2006
Dandelion Season
Character: Phoenix
MOVIE • TBA
The Legend of Hohokam
Character: Yuma
MOVIE • TBA
La Matadora
Character: Nico Cortez
MOVIE • TBA
Crew