Rudy Youngblood

Biography

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

Apocalypto

Hell on the Border

Attrition

Crossing Point

Beatdown

Wind Walkers

La Matadora

The Haunting of Hell Hole Mine

All Movies (10)

• The Haunting of Hell Hole Mine2023 · as Sagebrush
• Hell on the Border2019 · as Rufus Buck / John Whittington
• Attrition2018 · as Infidel
• Crossing Point2016 · as Mateo
• Wind Walkers2015 · as Matty Kingston
• Beatdown2010 · as Brandon Becker
• Apocalypto2006 · as Jaguar Paw
• Dandelion Season— · as Phoenix
• The Legend of Hohokam— · as Yuma
• La Matadora— · as Nico Cortez