Derek Hinkey
Derek Hinkey | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Fort McDermitt Paiute and Shoshone Tribes, American[1] |
| Occupation(s) | actor, boxer, model |
| Years active | 2020s |
| Known for | American Primeval[1] |
Derek Hinkey is a Native American actor and model, and former professional boxer. He is a citizen of the Fort McDermitt Paiute and Shoshone Tribes of the Fort McDermitt Indian Reservation.[1]
Early life
[edit]From Reno, Nevada, he worked as a fireman for the Bureau of Land Management before turning professional in boxing.
Boxing
[edit]As an amateur boxer, he was Nevada Champion at 165 pounds for five years in a row and also a three-time regional champion.[2]
He is a former professional boxer.[3] He fought in the Super middleweight division and recorded nine victories in 12 professional fights.[4] He made his professional debut in South Lake Tahoe, California in 2007 with a first-round knockout over Patrick Sierra. He won by knockout against his next three opponents before suffering his first loss in February 2008.[5]
Acting career
[edit]In January 2023, he was cast in Netflix historical drama series American Primeval.[6] In the series, he portrays Red Feather, the leader of the Wolf Clan, a renegade group of Shoshone warriors.[7]
He previously had supporting roles in Walker: Independence and Kevin Costner's Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1.[8] He had a role in western television series Django.[9] In 2024, he was cast in season three of AMC+ series Dark Winds.[10]
Personal life
[edit]From Nevada, he has lived in Las Vegas and worked as a model. He has Indigenous American heritage.[5][3]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Walker: Independence | Apache rider | 1 episode |
| 2023 | Django | Comanche with infantry jacket | |
| 2023 | Americana | Hank Spears | |
| 2024 | Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1 | Papago scout | |
| 2025 | American Primeval | Red Feather | 6 episodes |
| 2025 | Dark Winds | Shorty Bowlegs | Season three |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Soloski, Alexis (7 January 2025). "'American Primeval' gets its hands dirty portraying LDS leader Brigham Young and the Utah War". Salt Lake Tribute. Retrieved 19 January 2025.
- ^ Presnell, Charles (August 23, 2007). "PROSPECT HYPE: DEREK HINKEY". Fight Hype. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
- ^ a b Weintraub, Steven; Weisman, Jake (12 January 2025). ""This Stuff Really Happened to My Family. This Is in My Blood": 'American Primeval's Derek Hinkey Explains the Significance of the Show's Details". Collider. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
- ^ "Derek Hinkey". Boxrec.com. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
- ^ a b "Local boxing favorite Hinkey calls it a career". Nevadaappeal. December 12, 2009. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (24 January 2023). "Betty Gilpin, Jai Courtney, Dane DeHaan Among 11 to Join Taylor Kitsch in Netflix Limited Series 'American Primeval'". Variety. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
- ^ Robinson, Abby; Moss, Molly (16 January 2025). "American Primeval cast: Who stars in the Netflix drama?". Radio Times. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
- ^ Hermanns, Grant (January 8, 2025). "American Primeval's Saura Lightfoot-Leon & Derek Hinkey On Abish And Red Feather's Complicated Dynamic & Representation". Screen Rant. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
- ^ Ortiz, Andi (9 January 2025). "'American Primeval' Cast and Character Guide: Who's Who in Netflix's Western Miniseries?". The Wrap. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
- ^ Echebiri, Makuochi (11 April 2024). "'Dark Winds' Season 3 Begins Filming With New Guest Stars". Collider. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
Filmography
[edit]- Derek Hinkey at IMDb