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Wesley Studi ( Cherokee: ᏪᏌ ᏍᏚᏗ; born December 17, 1947) is a Native American ( Cherokee Nation) actor and film producer. He has garnered critical acclaim and awards throughout his career, particularly for his portrayal of Native Americans in film.
Wes Studi is a Cherokee actor, producer and director who has appeared in over 80 film and TV productions, including Dances with Wolves, The Last of the Mohicans and Avatar. Learn more about his life, career, awards and upcoming projects on IMDb.
- January 1, 1
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- Nofire Hollow, Oklahoma, USA
About Wes. From small-town Oklahoma native to internationally acclaimed actor and musician, Wes Studi credits his passion and multi-faceted background for his powerful character portrayals that forever changed a Hollywood stereotype.
Jul 22, 2021 · When Wes Studi broke through in Dances With Wolves and The Last of the Mohicans, he was cast as a terrifying villain. But for many in the Native community, he was a hero channeling decades of...
Learn about the life and career of Wes Studi, a Cherokee actor and musician who starred in Dances with Wolves, The Last of the Mohicans, Avatar and more. Find out his birth date, family, awards, trivia and quotes.
- December 17, 1947
Jun 4, 2019 · The actor, who played Magua in The Last of the Mohicans, received the honorary award for career achievement in 2019. He is a veteran, a Cherokee activist and a fluent speaker of his people's language.
Wes Studi is a Cherokee actor who starred in films such as Dances With Wolves, The Last of the Mohicans, and Heat. He received an Honorary Oscar in 2020 and has a diverse and acclaimed filmography on Rotten Tomatoes.
