Wes Studi movies and series

December 17, 1947 (age 78) Nofire Hollow, Oklahoma, USA

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). He portrayed General Linus Abner (an analogue to the biblical Abner) in the NBC series Kings, and Eytukan in James Cameron's box office blockbuster Avatar.

His titles like Avatar, Soul, and Heat - his biggest roles first. Last updated: October 2, 2026

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Avatar

2009December 2009 by James Cameron

Minor role as Eytukan

Minor role as Eytukan

7.26 Excellent-- 34.8k ratings
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Soul

2020December 2020 by Pete Docter

Minor role as Counselor Jerry (voice)

Minor role as Counselor Jerry (voice)

7.77 Excellent 11.8k ratings
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Heat

1995December 1995 by Michael Mann

Minor role as Casals

Minor role as Casals

7.60 Excellent- 8,751 ratings
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The Last of the Mohicans

1992August 1992 by Michael Mann

Supporting as Magua

Supporting as Magua

6.95 Good+ 3,547 ratings
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A Million Ways to Die in the West

2014May 2014 by Seth MacFarlane

Minor role as Cochise

Minor role as Cochise

5.58 Okay 4,532 ratings
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Hostiles

2017December 2017 by Scott Cooper

Starring as Chief Yellow Hawk

Starring as Chief Yellow Hawk

6.49 Good- 2,583 ratings
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The New World

2005December 2005 by Terrence Malick

Supporting as Opechancanough

Supporting as Opechancanough

6.05 Okay++ 1,325 ratings
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A Dog's Way Home

2019January 2019 by Charles Martin Smith

Supporting as Captain Mica

Supporting as Captain Mica

6.86 Good+ 1,201 ratings
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Penny Dreadful

2014–2016 by John Logan

Minor role as Kaetenay

Minor role as Kaetenay

7.06 Good++ 1,572 ratings
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Street Fighter

1994December 1994 by Steven E. de Souza

Minor role as Sagat

Minor role as Sagat

4.38 Mediocre 1,695 ratings
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Deep Rising

1998January 1998 by Stephen Sommers

Supporting as Hanover

Supporting as Hanover

5.80 Okay+ 859 ratings
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Undisputed

2002July 2002 by Walter Hill

Supporting as Mingo Pace

Supporting as Mingo Pace

6.06 Okay++ 859 ratings
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Mystery Men

1999August 1999 by Kinka Usher

Supporting as Sphinx

Supporting as Sphinx

5.53 Okay 953 ratings
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Planes: Fire & Rescue

2014July 2014 by Bobs Gannaway

Minor role as Windlifter

Minor role as Windlifter

5.80 Okay+ 948 ratings
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Seraphim Falls

2007January 2007 by David Von Ancken

Minor role as Charon

Minor role as Charon

5.97 Okay++ 650 ratings
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Geronimo: An American Legend

1993December 1993 by Walter Hill

Supporting as Geronimo

Supporting as Geronimo

5.93 Okay++ 307 ratings
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The Condemned 2

2015November 2015 by Roel Reiné

Starring as Cyrus

Starring as Cyrus

5.45 Okay 169 ratings
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Being Flynn

2012March 2012 by Paul Weitz

Minor role as Captain

Minor role as Captain

5.82 Okay+ 287 ratings
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Badland

2019November 2019 by Justin Lee

Supporting as Harlan Red

Supporting as Harlan Red

5.95 Okay++ 125 ratings
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Road to Paloma

2014April 2014 by Jason Momoa

Supporting as Numay

Supporting as Numay

5.80 Okay+ 140 ratings
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A Love Song

2022July 2022 by Max Walker-Silverman

Starring as Lito

Starring as Lito

6.08 Okay++ <100 ratings
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Call of the Wild

2009June 2009 by Richard Gabai

Supporting as Hatcher

Supporting as Hatcher

5.95 Okay++ <100 ratings
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Mending the Line

2023June 2023 by Joshua Caldwell

Supporting as Harrison

Supporting as Harrison

6.06 Okay++ <100 ratings
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Comanche Moon

2008

Minor role as Buffalo Hump

Minor role as Buffalo Hump

6.11 Okay++ <100 ratings
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Animal

2005May 2005 by David J. Burke

Minor role as Creeper

Minor role as Creeper

5.92 Okay++ <100 ratings
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Skinwalkers

2002November 2002 by Chris Eyre

Starring as Lt. Joe Leaphorn

Starring as Lt. Joe Leaphorn

6.08 Okay++ <100 ratings
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The Roof

2023July 2023 by Alexander Bocchieri

Lead role as Grandpa / Nick

Lead role as Grandpa / Nick

6.04 Okay++ <100 ratings
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Streets of Laredo

1995 by Larry McMurtry

Supporting as Famous Shoes

Supporting as Famous Shoes

6.00 Okay++ <100 ratings
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Reel Injun

2010February 2010 by Neil Diamond

Minor role as Self

Minor role as Self

6.14 Good-- <100 ratings
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Older Than America

2008March 2008 by Georgina Lightning

Supporting as Richard Two Rivers

Supporting as Richard Two Rivers

5.85 Okay+ <100 ratings
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Coyote Waits

2003November 2003 by Jan Egleson

Starring as Joe Leaphorn

Starring as Joe Leaphorn

6.03 Okay++ <100 ratings
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Powwow Highway

1989February 1989 by Jonathan Wacks

Minor role as Buff

Minor role as Buff

6.10 Okay++ <100 ratings
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Miracle at Sage Creek

2005November 2005 by James Intveld

Starring as Chief Thomas

Starring as Chief Thomas

6.03 Okay++ <100 ratings
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Ice Planet

2001January 2001 by Winrich Kolbe

Minor role as Commander Jonah Trager

Minor role as Commander Jonah Trager

5.94 Okay++ <100 ratings
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Superfire

2002April 2002 by Steven Quale

Supporting as Joe Nighttrail

Supporting as Joe Nighttrail

5.99 Okay++ <100 ratings
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Christmas in the Clouds

2001January 2001 by Kate Montgomery

Minor role as Bingo Caller

Minor role as Bingo Caller

6.04 Okay++ <100 ratings
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The Broken Chain

1993November 1993 by Lamont Johnson

Supporting as Seth / Chief / Speaker for the Tribes

Supporting as Seth / Chief / Speaker for the Tribes

Needs more reviews
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A Thief Of Time

2004July 2004 by Chris Eyre

Starring as Joe Leaphorn

Starring as Joe Leaphorn

Needs more reviews
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Crazy Horse

1996July 1996 by John Irvin

Supporting as Red Cloud

Supporting as Red Cloud

6.17 Good-- <100 ratings
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Soundman

1999January 1999 by Steven Ho

Supporting as Terry Leonard

Supporting as Terry Leonard

Needs more reviews
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Sugar

2013April 2013 by Rotimi Rainwater

Supporting as Bishop

Supporting as Bishop

Needs more reviews
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The Undying

2009January 2009 by Steven Peros

Supporting as Lt. Frank Wascoe

Supporting as Lt. Frank Wascoe

Needs more reviews
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The Lone Ranger

2003February 2003 by Jack Bender

Supporting as Kulakinah

Supporting as Kulakinah

Needs more reviews
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The Trail Of Tears: Cherokee Legacy

2006February 2006 by Chip Richie

Lead role as Himself

Lead role as Himself

Needs more reviews
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Three Priests

2008January 2008 by Jim Comas Cole

Starring as Ben

Starring as Ben

Needs more reviews
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Wind River

2000June 2000 by Tom Shell

Minor role as Pocatello

Minor role as Pocatello

Needs more reviews
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The Killing Jar

1997May 1997 by Evan Crooke

Supporting as Cameron

Supporting as Cameron

Needs more reviews
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Ned Blessing

1993 by William D. Wittliff

Supporting

Supporting

Needs more reviews
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Road to Redemption

2001September 2001 by Robert Vernon

Supporting as Frank Lightfoot

Supporting as Frank Lightfoot

Needs more reviews
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Edge of America

2003December 2003 by Chris Eyre

Minor role as Cuch

Minor role as Cuch

Needs more reviews
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El Camino

2008February 2008 by Erik S. Weigel

Supporting as Dave

Supporting as Dave

Needs more reviews
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Destination: Planet Negro!

2013February 2013 by Kevin Willmott

Supporting as Chief Bobby

Supporting as Chief Bobby

Needs more reviews
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Cosmic Radio

2007October 2007 by Stephen Savage

Supporting as Sherriff Mike Nighthorse

Supporting as Sherriff Mike Nighthorse

Needs more reviews
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21 and a Wake-Up

2009October 2009 by Chris McIntyre

Minor role as General Gleason

Minor role as General Gleason

Needs more reviews
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The Midway Point

2024October 2024 by Lucca Vieira

Supporting as Mr. Williams

Supporting as Mr. Williams

Needs more reviews
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Longarm

1988March 1988 by Virgil W. Vogel

Minor role as The Ute

Minor role as The Ute

Needs more reviews
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The Dome of Heaven

2011July 2011 by Diane Glancy

Lead role as DeWayne Moses

Lead role as DeWayne Moses

Needs more reviews
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Bonnie

2022November 2022 by Simon Wallon

Minor role as Self

Minor role as Self

Needs more reviews
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A Good Day to Die

2010November 2010 by David Mueller

Minor role as Self - Actor; Cherokee

Minor role as Self - Actor; Cherokee

Needs more reviews
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Seasons

2027November 2027 by Drew Hancock

Supporting

Supporting

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