10 Things You May Not Know About Wes Studi
According to Native actor Wes Studi, who has portrayed a plethora of historic Native American figures in films and television - his latest role as the Native American mystical character of Kaetenay is one of the most fun and refreshing roles he's played in a long time.
Here are 10 things you might not know about him:
1- He has 86 film credits.
2- He has played the iconic roles of Red Cloud, Wovoka, Cochise, and Geronimo.
3- He is humble and was surprised to hear he is considered the most recognized Native actor working in film today.
4- He spoke only Cherokee until he was 5 years old.
5- He got his acting start in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and because of a play called, "Black Elk Speaks" he was cast in his first television appearance in Nebraska.
6- He got his first agent through the American Indian Registry for Performing Arts and gives tribute to founders Jay Silverheels and Will Sampson.
7- His first film was the 1989 "Pow Wow Highway" and his second, in 1990, was the role of the "Toughest Pawnee" in "Dances With Wolves."
8- In the film "Avatar," Studi was filmed wearing a suit with points that captured his movements by digital cameras, and a helmet with an arm that swung out, while an LED light and camera filmed his facial expressions. All of his filming took place in an area the size of half a basketball court.
9- Bucket List film: He'd like to do an Italian "Spaghetti Western." He once did a German film, in English, called "The Ice Planet."
10- Studi's favorite kind of work is films, though he loves it all. "I like to be real busy," he said, and his IMBD page proves he is.
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Responses to "10 Things You May Not Know About Wes Studi"
Very interesting life! I will always remember Magua-and the Kiowa warrior - strong and tough and bitter - very touching and boiling up he soul!!
I love all of his work, but he will always be "Magua"...
He deserved an Oscar for Magwa.