Derek Hinkey
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.
Early life
From Reno, Nevada, he worked as a fireman for the Bureau of Land Management before turning professional in boxing.Boxing
As an amateur boxer, he was Nevada Champion at 165 pounds for five years in a row and also a three-time regional champion.He is a former professional boxer. He fought in the Super middleweight division and recorded nine victories in 12 professional fights. 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.
Acting career
In January 2023, he was cast in Netflix historical drama series American Primeval. In the series, he portrays Red Feather, the leader of the Wolf Clan, a renegade group of Shoshone warriors.He previously had supporting roles in Walker: Independence and Kevin Costner's Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1. He had a role in western television series Django. In 2024, he was cast in season three of AMC+ series Dark Winds.
Personal life
From Nevada, he has lived in Las Vegas and worked as a model. He has Indigenous American heritage.Filmography
Filmography
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