Rudy Youngblood
Native American, of Comanche, Cree and Yaqui descent. Native name is Tee-Dee-Nae. Previously worked at construction jobs. Was selected from a general casting call to play the leading role of Jaguar Paw in the film Apocalypto (2006) by director Mel Gibson. Learned the Yucatec Maya language for his role in Apocalypto (2006). A Native dancer who has performed with the American Indian Dance Theater.
Native American, of Comanche, Cree and Yaqui descent. Native name is Tee-Dee-Nae. Previously worked at construction jobs. Was selected from a general casting call to play the leading role of Jaguar Paw in the film Apocalypto (2006) by director Mel Gibson. Learned the Yucatec Maya language for his role in Apocalypto (2006). A Native dancer who has performed with the American Indian Dance Theater.
Known For
Cast Credits
The Haunting of Hell Hole Mine
as Sagebrush
Hell on the Border
as Rufus Buck / John Whittington
Attrition
as Infidel
Crossing Point
as Mateo
Wind Walkers
as Matty Kingston
Beatdown
as Brandon Becker
Apocalypto
as Jaguar Paw
Dandelion Season
as Phoenix
La Matadora
as Nico Cortez
The Legend of Hohokam
as Yuma
Crew Credits
La Matadora
Producer