Rudy Youngblood
Born: 1982-09-21 in Valle del Yaqui, Sonora, Mexico
Known For: Acting
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
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