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Rudy Youngblood

Sep 21, 1982 (42 years old) in Valle del Yaqui, Sonora, Mexico

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

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Apocalypto
Jaguar Paw
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Hell on the Border
Rufus Buck / John Whittington
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Attrition
Infidel
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Crossing Point
Mateo
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The Haunting of Hell Hole Mine
Sagebrush
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Beatdown
Brandon Becker
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Wind Walkers
Matty Kingston
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Dandelion Season
Phoenix
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The Legend of Hohokam
Yuma

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