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 has 4 screen credits in a career dating back to 2022. Their work is anchored in the Horizon: An American Saga universe with 1 titles. Signature works include American Primeval, Americana, Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
