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Mar 1, 2001 · Wes Studi was born in Nofire Hollow (near Tahlequah) and is a member of the Cherokee Nation. His first language is Cherokee. In addition to his impressive acting career, Wes Studi is also a musician, author, artist, and director. Recently Wes granted an interview for All Things Cherokee.
Feb 11, 2019 · Wes Studi, left, and Alexander Nemerov in conversation on January 29 at Stanford. (Photo credit: Sasha Landauer) By Sasha Landauer. In one of his early casting calls, Wes Studi was asked, “Can you ride a horse, shoot a gun, and speak a language other than English simultaneously?”.
Jan 1, 2003 · Santa Fe and Hollywood are a long way from Nofire Hollow, Oklahoma, but Cherokee actor Wes Studi has found a home in all three worlds. Many critics say Studi should have been nominated for Best Supporting Actor for portraying the vill-ainous Magua in The Last of the Mohicans (1992). He was equally unforgettable as a Pawnee in Dances With Wolves (1990), and his star turned in Geronimo: An ...
Mar 5, 2018 · First Native Presenter Wes Studi, Speaks Cherokee Language At Oscars. Wes Studi spoke Cherokee at the Oscars, but what did he say? The Cherokee Nation let us know via Twitter. Vincent Schilling. Updated: Sep 13, 2018. Original: Mar 5, 2018.
Apr 18, 2020 · Studi has been widely recognized as making great contributions to films depicting Native Americans with authenticity, great attention to detail, and respectful of Native culture and language. He’s spoken a number of Native languages in his movies beginning with Dances with Wolves .
STUDI, WESLEY (1947– ). Born Wesley Studie on December 17, 1947, in Nofire Hollow, Oklahoma, Wes Studi (his stage name) came to the acting world rather late by most standards, not acting professionally until in his thirties. He attended Chilocco Indian Agricultural School, a government boarding school in northeastern Oklahoma provided for ...
Jan 23, 2024 · Wes is a passionate activist who has a national leadership role in the promotion and preservation of indigenous languages, acting as the spokesperson for the Santa Fe-based Indigenous Language Institute, and the PBS documentary “We Shall Remain.” ... Actor and musician Wes Studi credits his passion and multi-faceted background for his ...
