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Derek Hinkey
Native American actor and boxer from Nevada, U.S. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Derek Hinkey is a Native American actor and model, and former professional boxer. He is a citizen of the Fort McDermitt Paiute and Shoshone Tribes of the Fort McDermitt Indian Reservation.[1]
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Early life
From Reno, Nevada, he worked as a fireman for the Bureau of Land Management before turning professional in boxing.
Boxing
As an amateur boxer, he was Nevada Champion at 165 pounds for five years in a row and also a three-time regional champion.[2]
He is a former professional boxer.[3] He fought in the Super middleweight division and recorded nine victories in 12 professional fights.[4] He made his professional debut in South Lake Tahoe, California in 2007 with a first-round knockout over Patrick Sierra. He won by knockout against his next three opponents before suffering his first loss in February 2008.[5]
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Acting career
In January 2023, he was cast in Netflix historical drama series American Primeval.[6] In the series, he portrays Red Feather, the leader of the Wolf Clan, a renegade group of Shoshone warriors.[7]
He previously had supporting roles in Walker: Independence and Kevin Costner's Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1.[8] He had a role in western television series Django.[9] In 2024, he was cast in season three of AMC+ series Dark Winds.[10]
Personal life
From Nevada, he has lived in Las Vegas and worked as a model. He has Indigenous American heritage.[5][3]
Filmography
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