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.
Jaguar Paw
Film 2006
Phoenix
Film
Yuma
Film
Mateo
Film 2016
Rufus Buck / John Whittington
Film 2019
Sagebrush
Film 2023