Acting
Rudy Youngblood
Born 1982-09-21
Valle del Yaqui, Sonora, Mexico
Department: Acting
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
Prominent works featuring Rudy Youngblood
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Apocalypto
2006
TMDB3.9
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Hell on the Border
2019
TMDB2.8
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Attrition
2018
TMDB2.2
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Crossing Point
2016
TMDB2.5
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Wind Walkers
2015
TMDB3.0
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Beatdown
2010
TMDB2.1
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The Haunting of Hell Hole Mine
2023
TMDB1.7
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La Matadora
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TMDB0.0
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Dandelion Season
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TMDB0.0
The Legend of Hohokam
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The Legend of Hohokam
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (11 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | The Haunting of Hell Hole Mine | Sagebrush | Movie | 2023 |
 | Hell on the Border | Rufus Buck / John Whittington | Movie | 2019 |
 | Attrition | Infidel | Movie | 2018 |
 | Crossing Point | Mateo | Movie | 2016 |
 | Wind Walkers | Matty Kingston | Movie | 2015 |
 | Beatdown | Brandon Becker | Movie | 2010 |
 | Apocalypto | Jaguar Paw | Movie | 2006 |
 | Dandelion Season | Phoenix | Movie | — |
| The Legend of Hohokam | Yuma | Movie | — | |
 | La Matadora | Nico Cortez | Movie | — |
| La Matadora | Producer | Movie | — |