Derek Hinkey

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.

Alongside acting, Derek Hinkey is also known as a model, stuntman. His screen credits lean toward Drama and Western.

Derek Hinkey's most notable role to date came in Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1 (2024), where he played Papago Scout. He also appeared in American Primeval (2025) as Red Feather. Most recently appeared in Dark Winds (2022) as Sheldon 'Shorty' Bowlegs.

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