Derek Hinkey

Derek Hinkey
Born
David Derek Hinkey
CitizenshipFort McDermitt Paiute and Shoshone Tribes[1] and American
OccupationsProfessional boxer, actor, model, stuntman, and motivational speaker
Years active2020s
Known forAmerican Primeval[1]
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
RelativesChief Winnemucca
Boxing career
Reach78 in (198 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights12
Wins9
Win by KO8
Losses3
No contests0

Derek Hinkey is a Native American professional boxer, actor, model, stuntman, and motivational speaker. He is a member of the Fort McDermitt Paiute and Shoshone Tribes of the Fort McDermitt Indian Reservation.[1]

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

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

References

  1. 1 2 3 Soloski, Alexis (7 January 2025). "'American Primeval' gets its hands dirty portraying LDS leader Brigham Young and the Utah War". Salt Lake Tribute. Retrieved 19 January 2025.
  2. ↑ Presnell, Charles (August 23, 2007). "PROSPECT HYPE: DEREK HINKEY". Fight Hype. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
  3. 1 2 Weintraub, Steven; Weisman, Jake (12 January 2025). ""This Stuff Really Happened to My Family. This Is in My Blood": 'American Primeval's Derek Hinkey Explains the Significance of the Show's Details". Collider. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
  4. ↑ "Derek Hinkey". Boxrec.com. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
  5. 1 2 "Local boxing favorite Hinkey calls it a career". Nevadaappeal. December 12, 2009. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
  6. ↑ Otterson, Joe (24 January 2023). "Betty Gilpin, Jai Courtney, Dane DeHaan Among 11 to Join Taylor Kitsch in Netflix Limited Series 'American Primeval'". Variety. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
  7. ↑ Robinson, Abby; Moss, Molly (16 January 2025). "American Primeval cast: Who stars in the Netflix drama?". Radio Times. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
  8. ↑ Hermanns, Grant (January 8, 2025). "American Primeval's Saura Lightfoot-Leon & Derek Hinkey On Abish And Red Feather's Complicated Dynamic & Representation". Screen Rant. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
  9. ↑ Ortiz, Andi (9 January 2025). "'American Primeval' Cast and Character Guide: Who's Who in Netflix's Western Miniseries?". The Wrap. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
  10. ↑ Echebiri, Makuochi (11 April 2024). "'Dark Winds' Season 3 Begins Filming With New Guest Stars". Collider. Retrieved 17 January 2025.

Filmography

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