Born in Valle del Yaqui, Sonora, Mexico — Sep 21 1982

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.
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Jaguar Paw

Infidel

Brandon Becker

Rufus Buck / John Whittington

Mateo

Sagebrush

Matty Kingston

Phoenix

Nico Cortez
Yuma