Rudy Youngblood

Acting

Born September 21, 1982, Valle del Yaqui, Sonora, Mexico

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

• 2023The Haunting of Hell Hole Mine — Sagebrush
• 2019Hell on the Border — Rufus Buck / John Whittington
• 2018Attrition — Infidel
• 2016Crossing Point — Mateo
• 2015Wind Walkers — Matty Kingston
• 2010Beatdown — Brandon Becker
• 2006Apocalypto — Jaguar Paw
• Dandelion Season — Phoenix
• La Matadora — Nico Cortez, Producer
• The Legend of Hohokam — Yuma