Derek Hinkey

Biography:
Derek Hinkey is a Native-American professional boxer, actor, model, stuntman and motivational speaker of the Fort McDermitt Paiute and Shoshone Tribes known for his roles in American Primeval, Horizon: An American Saga, and Dark Winds. He was a professional boxer before transitioning to acting around 2020. Hinkey is also a boxing coach and performer in the Tournament of Kings show at the Excalibur Hotel in Las Vegas. Hinkey grew up on a reservation in Northern Nevada. He is a direct descendant of War Chief Numaga. Numaga is the son of Chief Winnemucca, who is the son of Chief Truckee. Truckee is a Paiute-Shoshone. He is close to his family and is a father to two children.

Derek Hinkey's Filmography

American Primeval

American Primeval

  •   TV Show
  • 2025
Red Feather
Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1

Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1

  •   Movie
  • 2024
Papago Scout
Dark Winds

Dark Winds

  •   TV Show
  • 2022
Sheldon 'Shorty' Bowlegs