Derek Hinkey

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Derek Hinkey
Nationality Fort McDermitt Paiute and Shoshone Tribes, American [1]
Occupation(s)actor, boxer, model
Years active2020s
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]

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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. [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

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

From Nevada, he has lived in Las Vegas and worked as a model. He has Indigenous American heritage. [5] [3]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2022 Walker: Independence Apache rider1 episode
2023 Django Comanche with infantry jacket
2023AmericanaHank Spears
2024 Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1 Papago scout
2025 American Primeval Red Feather6 episodes
2025 Dark Winds Shorty BowlegsSeason three

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