Derek Hinkey
Native American boxer, actor and model
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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]
Derek Hinkey | |
|---|---|
| Born | David Derek Hinkey |
| Citizenship | Fort McDermitt Paiute and Shoshone Tribes[1] and American |
| Occupations | Professional boxer, actor, model, stuntman, and motivational speaker |
| Years active | 2020s |
| Known for | American Primeval[1] |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Relatives | Chief Winnemucca |
| Boxing career | |
| Reach | 78 in (198 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 12 |
| Wins | 9 |
| Win by KO | 8 |
| Losses | 3 |
| No contests | 0 |
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
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 |