Derek Hinkey | |
|---|---|
| Occupation(s) | actor, boxer, model |
| Years active | 2020s |
| 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]
From Reno, Nevada, he worked as a fireman for the Bureau of Land Management before turning professional in 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]
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]
From Nevada, he has lived in Las Vegas and worked as a model. He has Indigenous American heritage. [5] [3]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Walker: Independence | Apache rider | 1 episode |
| 2023 | Django | Comanche with infantry jacket | |
| 2023 | Americana | Hank Spears | |
| 2024 | Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1 | Papago scout | |
| 2025 | American Primeval | Red Feather | 6 episodes |
| 2025 | Dark Winds | Shorty Bowlegs | Season three |