Anecdotes

Drafted into the army in 1967, he served 12 months in South Vietnam with the 9th Infantry Division in the Mekong Delta.

Is a Native American of the Cherokee Nation.

In 2013, Wes Studi became only the second Native American to be inducted into the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum's Hall of Great Western Performers.

Spoke only the Cherokee language prior to attending grade school.

Plays guitar and bass. Used to perform in a six-piece band called 'Firecat of Discord'. His wife, Maura Dhu Studi, is a lead vocalist. They primarily performed original music.

He has portrayed a number of legendary Indian chiefs such as Geronimo in Geronimo (1993), Red Cloud in Crazy Horse, le plus grand d'entre nous (1996) and Cochise in Albert à l'ouest (2014).

Attended Chilocco Indian School in northern Oklahoma; studied at Tulsa Junior College.

Father, with Rebecca Graves, of Daniel Studi & Leah Studi.

He attended and was a mentor at the 2nd annual HatcH audiovisual festival in Bozeman, Montana, in October 2005. HatcH is a film and arts festival whose mission is to provide mentorship, education, inspiration, and recognition to the next generation of creative innovators.

Father, with Maura Dhu Studi, of Kholan Studi (b. October 29, 1993 in Santa Fe, New Mexico).

Son-in-law of Jack Albertson & June Wallace Thomson.

Uncle of Delanna Studi.

On June 11, 2010, Wes Studi visited Yakama Nation Legends Casino, located in Toppenish, Washington to MC the Casino's Tribal Jam IV event. During his visit Wes met with the Yakama Nation Tribal Council and Legends Casino Board of Directors. Legends Casino is owned and operated by the Yakama Nation.