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Wes Studi

Bio: 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)
Born: Wed, Dec 17 1947
Birthplace: Nofire Hollow, Oklahoma, U.S.
Wes Studi is 77 years old
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Poster of The Midway Point
The Midway Point
Wes Studi was 76 in The Midway Point as 'Mr. Williams'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 26 2024
Poster of Terra Infirma
Terra Infirma
Wes Studi was 76 in Terra Infirma as 'Grey Owl'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 30 2024
Poster of The Roof
The Roof
Wes Studi was 75 in The Roof as 'Grandpa / Nick'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 23 2023
Poster of Mending the Line
Mending the Line
Wes Studi was 75 in Mending the Line as 'Harrison'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 09 2023
Poster of Bonnie
Bonnie
Wes Studi was 74 in Bonnie as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 12 2022
Poster of Acting Like Nothing is Wrong
Acting Like Nothing is Wrong
Wes Studi was 74 in Acting Like Nothing is Wrong as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 04 2022
Poster of A Love Song
A Love Song
Wes Studi was 74 in A Love Song as 'Lito'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 29 2022
Poster of Soul
Soul
Wes Studi was 73 in Soul as 'Counselor Jerry (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 25 2020
Poster of Badland
Badland
Wes Studi was 71 in Badland as 'Harlan Red'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 01 2019
Poster of A Dog's Way Home
A Dog's Way Home
Wes Studi was 71 in A Dog's Way Home as 'Captain Mica'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 10 2019
Poster of Hostiles
Hostiles
Wes Studi was 70 in Hostiles as 'Chief Yellow Hawk'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 22 2017
Poster of The Condemned 2
The Condemned 2
Wes Studi was 67 in The Condemned 2 as 'Cyrus'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 06 2015
Poster of Ronnie BoDean
Ronnie BoDean
Wes Studi was 67 in Ronnie BoDean as 'Ronnie BoDean'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 01 2015
Poster of Planes: Fire & Rescue
Planes: Fire & Rescue
Wes Studi was 66 in Planes: Fire & Rescue as 'Windlifter'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 17 2014
Poster of Pie Lady of Pie Town
Pie Lady of Pie Town
Wes Studi was 66 in Pie Lady of Pie Town as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 03 2014
Poster of A Million Ways to Die in the West
A Million Ways to Die in the West
Wes Studi was 66 in A Million Ways to Die in the West as 'Cochise'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 22 2014
Poster of Road to Paloma
Road to Paloma
Wes Studi was 66 in Road to Paloma as 'Numay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 12 2014
Poster of Sugar
Sugar
Wes Studi was 65 in Sugar as 'Bishop'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 06 2013
Poster of Battledogs
Battledogs
Wes Studi was 65 in Battledogs as 'Captain Falcos'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 05 2013
Poster of Destination: Planet Negro!
Destination: Planet Negro!
Wes Studi was 65 in Destination: Planet Negro! as 'Chief Bobby'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 16 2013
Poster of Being Flynn
Being Flynn
Wes Studi was 64 in Being Flynn as 'Captain'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 02 2012
Poster of The Dome of Heaven
The Dome of Heaven
Wes Studi was 63 in The Dome of Heaven as 'DeWayne Moses'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 04 2011
Poster of A Good Day to Die
A Good Day to Die
Wes Studi was 62 in A Good Day to Die as 'Himself - Actor; Cherokee'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 12 2010
Poster of Making The Last of the Mohicans
Making The Last of the Mohicans
Wes Studi was 62 in Making The Last of the Mohicans as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 03 2010
Poster of Reel Injun
Reel Injun
Wes Studi was 62 in Reel Injun as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 19 2010
Poster of Avatar
Avatar
Wes Studi was 61 in Avatar as 'Eytukan'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 15 2009
Poster of The Only Good Indian
The Only Good Indian
Wes Studi was 61 in The Only Good Indian as 'Sam'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 01 2009
Poster of Call of the Wild
Call of the Wild
Wes Studi was 61 in Call of the Wild as 'Hatcher'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 12 2009
Poster of The Undying
The Undying
Wes Studi was 61 in The Undying as 'Lt. Frank Wascoe'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2009
Poster of Older Than America
Older Than America
Wes Studi was 60 in Older Than America as 'Richard Two Rivers'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 08 2008
Poster of El Camino
El Camino
Wes Studi was 60 in El Camino as 'Dave'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 29 2008
Poster of Three Priests
Three Priests
Wes Studi was 60 in Three Priests as 'Ben'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 2008
Poster of Cosmic Radio
Cosmic Radio
Wes Studi was 59 in Cosmic Radio as 'Sherriff Mike Nighthorse'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 27 2007
Poster of Wolf Ridge
Wolf Ridge
Wes Studi was 59 in Wolf Ridge
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 12 2007
Poster of Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee
Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee
Wes Studi was 59 in Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee as 'Wovoka, Jack Wilson'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 27 2007
Poster of Seraphim Falls
Seraphim Falls
Wes Studi was 59 in Seraphim Falls as 'Charon'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 26 2007
Poster of The Trail Of Tears: Cherokee Legacy
The Trail Of Tears: Cherokee Legacy
Wes Studi was 58 in The Trail Of Tears: Cherokee Legacy as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 01 2006
Poster of The New World
The New World
Wes Studi was 58 in The New World as 'Opechancanough'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 25 2005
Poster of Miracle at Sage Creek
Miracle at Sage Creek
Wes Studi was 57 in Miracle at Sage Creek as 'Chief Thomas'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 25 2005
Poster of Animal
Animal
Wes Studi was 57 in Animal as 'Creeper'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 01 2005
Poster of A Thief Of Time
A Thief Of Time
Wes Studi was 56 in A Thief Of Time as 'Joe Leaphorn'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 11 2004
Poster of Edge of America
Edge of America
Wes Studi was 55 in Edge of America as 'Cuch'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 10 2003
Poster of Coyote Waits
Coyote Waits
Wes Studi was 55 in Coyote Waits as 'Joe Leaphorn'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 16 2003
Poster of The Lone Ranger
The Lone Ranger
Wes Studi was 55 in The Lone Ranger as 'Kulakinah'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 26 2003
Poster of Skinwalkers
Skinwalkers
Wes Studi was 54 in Skinwalkers as 'Lt. Joe Leaphorn'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 02 2002
Poster of Undisputed
Undisputed
Wes Studi was 54 in Undisputed as 'Mingo Pace'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 17 2002
Poster of Superfire
Superfire
Wes Studi was 54 in Superfire as 'Joe Nighttrail'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 20 2002
Poster of Road to Redemption
Road to Redemption
Wes Studi was 53 in Road to Redemption as 'Frank Lightfoot'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 28 2001
Poster of Christmas in the Clouds
Christmas in the Clouds
Wes Studi was 53 in Christmas in the Clouds as 'Bingo Caller'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 21 2001
Poster of Ice Planet
Ice Planet
Wes Studi was 53 in Ice Planet as 'Commander Jonah Trager'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 2001
Poster of Wind River
Wind River
Wes Studi was 52 in Wind River as 'Pocatello'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 07 2000
Poster of Mystery Men
Mystery Men
Wes Studi was 51 in Mystery Men as 'Sphinx'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 06 1999
Poster of Soundman
Soundman
Wes Studi was 51 in Soundman as 'Terry Leonard'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 24 1999
Poster of Deep Rising
Deep Rising
Wes Studi was 50 in Deep Rising as 'Hanover'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 30 1998
Poster of Big Guns Talk: The Story of the Western
Big Guns Talk: The Story of the Western
Wes Studi was 49 in Big Guns Talk: The Story of the Western as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 27 1997
Poster of The Killing Jar
The Killing Jar
Wes Studi was 49 in The Killing Jar as 'Cameron'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 27 1997
Poster of Crazy Horse
Crazy Horse
Wes Studi was 48 in Crazy Horse as 'Red Cloud'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 07 1996
Poster of Lone Justice: Showdown at Plum Creek
Lone Justice: Showdown at Plum Creek
Wes Studi was 48 in Lone Justice: Showdown at Plum Creek
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1996
Poster of Heat
Heat
Wes Studi was 47 in Heat as 'Casals'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 15 1995
Poster of Street Fighter
Street Fighter
Wes Studi was 47 in Street Fighter as 'Sagat'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 23 1994
Poster of Geronimo: An American Legend
Geronimo: An American Legend
Wes Studi was 45 in Geronimo: An American Legend as 'Geronimo'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 10 1993
Poster of The Broken Chain
The Broken Chain
Wes Studi was 45 in The Broken Chain as 'Seth / Chief / Speaker for the Tribes'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 11 1993
Poster of The Last of the Mohicans
The Last of the Mohicans
Wes Studi was 44 in The Last of the Mohicans as 'Magua'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 26 1992
Poster of The Doors
The Doors
Wes Studi was 43 in The Doors as 'Indian in Desert'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 01 1991
Poster of Dances with Wolves
Dances with Wolves
Wes Studi was 42 in Dances with Wolves as 'Toughest Pawnee'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 30 1990
Poster of Powwow Highway
Powwow Highway
Wes Studi was 41 in Powwow Highway as 'Buff'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 24 1989
Poster of Longarm
Longarm
Wes Studi was 40 in Longarm as 'The Ute'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 06 1988
Poster of Timber Lands
Timber Lands
Wes Studi will be 77+ in Timber Lands as 'Russ'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of The Pipeline
The Pipeline
Wes Studi will be 77+ in The Pipeline as 'Samuel Horse'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Yesteryear
Yesteryear
Wes Studi will be 77+ in Yesteryear as 'George'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Behind the Lines
Behind the Lines
Wes Studi will be 77+ in Behind the Lines as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Canyon of the Dead
Canyon of the Dead
Wes Studi will be 77+ in Canyon of the Dead as 'Tsali'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Brave
Brave
Wes Studi will be 77+ in Brave as 'Ernie'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Candles
Candles
Wes Studi will be 77+ in Candles
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of American Veteran
American Veteran
Wes Studi was 73+ in American Veteran as 'Self - Host'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 26 2021
Poster of Reservation Dogs
Reservation Dogs
Wes Studi was 73+ in Reservation Dogs as 'Bucky'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 09 2021
Poster of Woke
Woke
Wes Studi was 72+ in Woke as 'Spoon (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 09 2020
Poster of Miracle Workers
Miracle Workers
Wes Studi was 71+ in Miracle Workers as 'Chief Sleeping Bear'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 12 2019
Poster of Penny Dreadful
Penny Dreadful
Wes Studi was 66+ in Penny Dreadful as 'Kaetenay'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 11 2014
Poster of Finding Your Roots
Finding Your Roots
Wes Studi was 64+ in Finding Your Roots
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 24 2012
Poster of Hell on Wheels
Hell on Wheels
Wes Studi was 63+ in Hell on Wheels as 'Chief Many Horses'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 06 2011
Poster of Kings
Kings
Wes Studi was 61+ in Kings as 'General Linus Abner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 15 2009
Poster of The Mentalist
The Mentalist
Wes Studi was 60+ in The Mentalist as 'Joeseph Silverwing'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 2008
Poster of Comanche Moon
Comanche Moon
Wes Studi was 60+ in Comanche Moon as 'Buffalo Hump'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 13 2008
Poster of Into the West
Into the West
Wes Studi was 57+ in Into the West as 'Black Kettle'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jun 10 2005
Poster of Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy
Wes Studi was 57+ in Grey's Anatomy as 'William Lawrence'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 27 2005
Poster of UC: Undercover
UC: Undercover
Wes Studi was 53+ in UC: Undercover
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 2001
Poster of The Directors
The Directors
Wes Studi was 51+ in The Directors as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of Promised Land
Promised Land
Wes Studi was 48+ in Promised Land
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1996
Poster of Streets of Laredo
Streets of Laredo
Wes Studi was 47+ in Streets of Laredo as 'Famous Shoes'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 12 1995
Poster of Ned Blessing
Ned Blessing
Wes Studi was 45+ in Ned Blessing
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 18 1993
Poster of Highlander: The Series
Highlander: The Series
Wes Studi was 44+ in Highlander: The Series as 'Sheriff Benson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 03 1992
Poster of The Flash
The Flash
Wes Studi was 42+ in The Flash as 'Roller'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1990
Poster of American Experience
American Experience
Wes Studi was 40+ in American Experience as 'Major Ridge'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 04 1988