Rudy Youngblood - born on September 21, 1982 in Belton, Texas, United States.
Youngblood is a member of the Comanche and Yaqui tribal nations. He graduated from Belton High School in 2000; his parents insisted that he finish high school before he could do anything else.
In 2005, Youngblood moved to Los Angeles, California after touring across the United States. He was selected by Mel Gibson to play the leading role of Jaguar Paw in the epic film, Apocalypto. Youngblood did most of his own stunts in the movie.
Youngblood is also a skilled athlete specializing in equestrian, pow wow dancing, boxing, and running. As an artist, he incorporates oil and acrylic paints, prismacolors, pastels and charcoal drawing into his work.
Youngblood is a member of the Comanche and Yaqui tribal nations. He graduated from Belton High School in 2000; his parents insisted that he finish high school before he could do anything else.
In 2005, Youngblood moved to Los Angeles, California after touring across the United States. He was selected by Mel Gibson to play the leading role of Jaguar Paw in the epic film, Apocalypto. Youngblood did most of his own stunts in the movie.
Youngblood is also a skilled athlete specializing in equestrian, pow wow dancing, boxing, and running. As an artist, he incorporates oil and acrylic paints, prismacolors, pastels and charcoal drawing into his work.
by emarald21s August 13, 2007
Born in Texas and now at age 25, he starred in Mel Gibson's new movie Apocalypto as Jaguar Paw. Also was in the movie Spirit: The Seventh Fire in 2005.
by Oynx Smith May 27, 2007