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

Dark Winds

Sheldon 'Shorty' Bowlegs

American Primeval

Red Feather

Americana

Hank Spears

Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1

Papago Scout

Filmography

Year	Movie	Role
2025	Americana	Hank Spears
2024	Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1	Papago Scout

Year	TV Show	Role
2025	American Primeval	Red Feather
2022	Dark Winds	Sheldon 'Shorty' Bowlegs