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Wesley Studi (Cherokee: ᏪᏌ ᏍᏚᏗ; born December 17, 1947) is a Native American (Cherokee Nation) actor and film producer. He has garnered critical acclaim and awards throughout his career, particularly for his portrayal of Native Americans in film.
Wes Studi is a Cherokee actor, producer and director who has appeared in over 80 film and TV productions, including Dances with Wolves, The Last of the Mohicans and Avatar. Learn more about his life, career, awards and upcoming projects on IMDb.
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Learn about the life and career of Wes Studi, a Cherokee actor and musician who starred in Dances with Wolves, The Last of the Mohicans, Avatar and more. Find out his birth date, family, awards, trivia and quotes.
- December 17, 1947
About Wes. From small-town Oklahoma native to internationally acclaimed actor and musician, Wes Studi credits his passion and multi-faceted background for his powerful character portrayals that forever changed a Hollywood stereotype.
Jun 4, 2019 · The actor, who played Magua in The Last of the Mohicans, received the honorary award for career achievement in 2019. He is a veteran, a Cherokee activist and a fluent speaker of his people's language.
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Jun 4, 2019 · And it's taken a mere 46 years for a Native American actor to finally be honoured with an Oscar. Wes Studi has been given the honorary award for career achievement.
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Jan 18, 2018 · The bitter veteran, played by Christian Bale, is tasked with escorting an old Cheyenne chief, played by Wes Studi, back to his home valley to die.
