Rudy Youngblood
January 1, 1970 (55 years old) in Valle del Yaqui, Sonora, Mexico
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.
Known For
Credits
- 2023 · The Haunting of Hell Hole Mine as Sagebrush
- 2019 · Hell on the Border as Rufus Buck / John Whittington
- 2018 · Attrition as Infidel
- 2016 · Crossing Point as Mateo
- 2015 · Wind Walkers as Matty Kingston
- 2010 · Beatdown as Brandon Becker
- 2006 · Apocalypto as Jaguar Paw
- Future · Dandelion Season as Phoenix
- Future · The Legend of Hohokam as Yuma