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.

Known For

Acting

2025

Americana

as

Hank Spears

2024

Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1

as

Papago Scout

American Primeval

as

Red Feather

Dark Winds

as

Sheldon 'Shorty' Bowlegs

Production

Crew

Directing