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Wes Studi
Bringing commanding Native American characters to major films.
The Last of the Mohicans · Geronimo: An American Legend
- Born
- 17 December 1947
- Birthplace
- Nofire Hollow, Oklahoma, United States
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Wes Studi
Wes Studi is a Cherokee actor known for roles in The Last of the Mohicans, Geronimo and other historical dramas.
Early life
Cherokee language
Spoke Cherokee before learning English at school.
Early adulthood
Served in the US Army in Vietnam before pursuing acting.
Career
- 1970s–1980s
Community and theatre
Worked in Indigenous activism and developed stage experience.
- 1990s
Film breakthrough
Took major roles in historical and contemporary films.
- Later career
Screen work
Continued film and television roles across genres.
Selected work
The Last of the Mohicans
Played Magua.
Geronimo: An American Legend
Played the title role.
Honorary Oscar
Received an Academy Award recognising his career.
Beyond work
Language
Has supported Cherokee language and culture.
Music
Also performs as a musician.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Photo: Office of the California Governor. Public domain · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
