@@MelancoliaI Exactly I am so pissed that these two men are not given the full accolades and screen appearances & also Michael Greyeyes . I am hoping they will be in House of Dragons and Grindlewald and more of Fantastic Beasts.
Wes as Magua made Last of the Mohicans unforgettable. He didn't play a monster, but a man broken and twisted by suffering into a demon of pure hate and vengeance. He put such subtlety into his performance, and that's what made him truly terrifying. For example, the way he delivers his final words to Greyhair before ripping his heart out sounds like a rehearsed and practiced speech, like a man who *knew* what he would say at that precise moment. He didn't grandly enunciate the words in a Shakespearean manner, but stated them with clarity and simplicity, making sure his enemy understood. It's the little things that make a performance great.
Agreed.. And he even did it as if someone had practiced it countless times over the years and when the time finally came it's just kind of came out... how it came out. The man is talented.
What got me was at the end when the little sister was about to jump off the cliff and, after everything, he tried to stop her. I feel like that scene summed up the whole movie
The fact that Wes Studi not only took part in one, but TWO of the most influential fight scenes in the history of Hollywood cinema, cements him in my mind as a definitive A-list actor.
He is definitely an a-list actor but even p ()rn stars make more money than he has been paid since he only has a net worth of $1 million after all of the great roles he's been in. But then again most Native Americans working in Hollywood have been severely underpaid. I guess us Native Americans are the only ones who aren't treated equally in America!
So underrated, I struggle to find a movie of his where his acting isn't on point. This man proudly represents the Native Americans. Well done Wes..... Wow over 1 thousand likes. A first for me Thank you all a million times x
@@timeandspace_3.142 Raul Julia. The dude did his role for his kids, in participation with his kids, while dealing on/off with stomach cancer. He's legend. So... One of two good performances in Street Fighter.
Learning he was in Vietnam and around the same age as my father who is also Native American it's such a contrast. My dad carried/carries that war hard with him to this day. If anyone wants to see more of Wes' comedic chops, if you haven't seen Reservation Dogs he appears in a couple episodes and he's pretty funny.
Underrated, unappreciated actor. He one of best actors ever and he needs a star on Hollywood walk a fame, his handprints immortalized and he needs an Oscar.
Exactly. But that role was simple, a warrior unleashed to kill as many of the greatest enemy of his tribe. He did not have to bend, to compromise to try to live with oppressors.
Mr Studi's portrayal of Magua, and the way the film describes his motivation to destroy "The Grayhair"... One of the best revenge stories of all... Woven into the lives of Chingachgook, Uncas and Nathional... The best movie ever made portraying times in the colonies during The French and Indian Wars...
@@johnratican3824 I thought that part of the script was to extreme. Had they had any idea how great that movie would be - they would have left it open for a sequel.
When can you get the money he deserves he only has a net worth of $1 million but that's how it is with Native American actors in Hollywood They are always underpaid!
You don't appear in 70 different movies and TV shows and are underrated. Certainly not by the people who make TV shows and movies. My guess is he like things just the way they are.
What I love about his character in Heat is that he's just a regular detective, they don't play up his "Nativeness" in it. He's just a regular character, and us Natives get some representation in Hollywood that isn't the usual Hollywood's take on Indigenous people.
It’s nice to see a fellow Native in a film that isn’t a horse-opera. Hollywood wants to forget that we are normal people in this modern society & not just historical figures.
@@Ironhandjohn hey homies. Just wanted to pop in and say I’m glad to see natives discussing natives on a social media platform. Don’t see this often enough and it’s really hard to tell when we’re talking to one another behind a screen. Appreciate you guys though
I met Wes Studi at the Albuquerque airport in 2010. I was on my way to my dad's funeral and was just... Lost walking through the terminal. I nearly bumped into him and when I looked up to apologize I remember just gaping at him for a bit. He's a really chill guy, very friendly. I know he doesn't know it, but he made the flight to North Dakota bearable.
Those are rare moments in time, awesome opportunity at a quite difficult place to be. I wish you well and hope you have or are healing with friends and family. Best to you.
What people don't realize is this dude is a combat veteran as an infantryman in Vietnam. The death rate was very high, and he most likely experienced trauma like no other. Yet was still able to come back and become a legendary actor, as well as a very kind hearted, chill, and respectable father, and individual. He should be celebrated as an outstanding member, and elder within our nation's society.
LOTM is one of my top 5 movies. As to how it wasn't nominated for 1992 best picture, director, cinematography, and maybe 1 or 2 acting categories is beyond me. Wes studi, DDL, and madeline stowe were part of a great cast. And of course the soundtrack is something absolutely magical.
I actually talked with Wes on the phone when i was in college in Boulder. He was in support of the Native American club there and I happened to be in the office when he called. Great well spoken man.
That last nine minutes (Last of The Mohicans) no script talking .just every emotional experience perfectly acted carried by an epic landscape driven by a stunning soundtrack
Last of the Mohicans is probably the most perfect movie that blends gorgeous scenery, great acting and an epic soundtrack! That last scene makes me want to run up a mountain every time! 😂
I was in Oklahoma for my grandmother's funeral. I was at some hotel, I don't remember. I got up for breakfast and I saw Wes sitting at a table having a coffee. I looked at him, he looked at me, I nodded respectfully, he did the exact same, and I walked on...I knew...he knew...I knew he knew...he knew I knew he knew. It was awesome. We never said a word.
I see a pattern here, you are the second person in this feed who mentions seeing him on a journey to a loved ones funeral. I truly believe there are people/places/animals that are meant to be part of a pan experience where we need strength and I’m feeling that Mr Studi is one of those. His ancestors must run strong through him.
I don’t recall seeing Wes Studi playing any character that I didn’t like. He’s underrated and under worked. The scene in which Magua is killed in the ending of Last Of The Mohicans, left me sitting on the edge of the sofa with my jaw dropped.
His performance as Magua was just simply amazing in Mohicans. The final scenes with his silent interaction between himself and Alice before she jumps to her death left such an impression. The complexity of his character and his delivery makes him one of cinemas great villians, yet somehow sympathetic and real. Fantastic actor!
Magua was so consumed with rage and then suddenly he had some compassion for this woman who saw her love die a violent death right before her. It appeared Magua never considered what happened to her until she was on the ledge.
I first saw Wes Studi in The last of the Mohicans and i was blown away by his portrayal, i felt sure he would have received a nomination for the Osar. He has been one of my all time favourite actors since. Love this interview.
A consumate artist in the whole sense of the word, and an army veteran that served in Vietnam. He deserves all the success and support. Long live Wes! 🙌🏼👍
@@martyconroy3786 He didn't help found it, he joined it. Very legitimate concerns, did a lot of good, went too far...50 years ago. Has done a lot of good since.
His performance as Geronimo causes my eyes to fill every time I think of it. He need not be concerned about how well he played the character, Geronimo himself would be brought to tears over this grand performance, Wes Studi is a very, very great actor!!
The roll of Magua performed by Wes is iconic. No matter what other great performances he does,he will always be Magua. Played to perfection, that expressionless face while in a life of death struggle,priceless!
Wes Studi's portrayal of Magua made Last of the Mohicans. The final scene is one of my cinematic favorites. Magua was a tragic and terrifying character and Wes nailed the performance. Truly one of the greats.
A truly massive presence and SEVERELY underrated performer. I always saw this guy in movies growing up in the 90s and im so glad to see him getting the recognition he deserves.
Wes Studi is the voice, and face, of the Native American Nation, and Indigenous Culture. He's an amazing actor, and an amazing human being. Love you Wes! I love seeing his face on the silver screen. He is an awesome man!
The Last Of The Mohicans is my all time favorite movie. Each role was perfectly portrayed by the actors in such a magnificent way. Wes Studi as Magua was a portrayal I'll never forget. He was terrifying! The silent unspoken words of love between Uncas and Alice will forever be my favorite love story, sad yet beautiful. I simply love all the actors' portrayal of the roles they played.
What a grounded actor, he must be one of the best supporting actors of his time. There’s more to him than meets the eye and he is certainly not typecast.
This man feels like a close relative. His energy feels familiar in a way like he has been with me my whole life. American treasure for sure and genuine good human.
Not really that curious if you think about it. His acting is authentic and he’s been in so much throughout my life, he feels like an old friend or relative that you just love.
As a kid who loved historical films, when Dances with Wolves and Last of the Mohicans came out, I obviously loved those movies. Wes Studi was such a great villain in each. Not a two-dimension bad guy, just a perfect antagonist. And he seems like a really cool guy in real life.
I’d love to see Wes cast in a legal or business drama film where he’s a CEO or lawyer type. He has the sort of gravitas that few actors can pull off where he’s naturally in charge, sort of an Edward James Olmos vibe. Incredible actor, I’m a huge fan.
I love the way Wes delivered the line with so much gravitas: "The Grey-hair's children were under Magua's knife. They escaped. They will be under it again."
One of THE GREATEST character actors of our time. Many of his roles appeared "small" but ALL of his roles were glue that held the story together. It seems like Mr Studi is a man who is grateful to be a part of some of the greatest movies of our time and proud to represent a marginalized Native society. 🎬🎥👏
I am so excited to see this, even though I am 2 years late to the game on this interview. This guy is an exceptional actor. I grew up watching his exceptional performances. He is so talented and so under rated.
@@ledernierutopiste Well....I mean, it's science fiction lol. These guys don't have to age like we do. But....yeah, any role as an older Mandalorian or what have you would be great..
When I was 5 years old I saw this man cut a man’s heart out of his chest. In theory this man terrifies me so watching him in this light is the free therapy I needed.
World class actor. I love the dynamic he crafted between "Toughest Pawnee" in "Dances with Wolves" and Magua in "The Last of the Mohicans." It taught me the difference between a villain and an antagonist. Plus, he breached that door like a boss in "Heat."
Movie time stamps: 0:29-Dances with Wolves 2:22-Avatar 5:05-Mystery Men 6:49-The Last of the Mohicans 9:13-Geronimo: An American Legend 11:00-Street Fighter 13:05-Heat 14:58-Hostiles
I'm just glad they recently released the Ultimate Edition on DVD which includes the theatrical version of the movie that has yet to be on DVD or Bluray as it is much better to me than the directors cut. I still have it on VHS and would watch it that way until last year when I got my hands on the ultimate edition.
Yes, David, I love his voice also! And I love his looks also!!! He’s just a cool dude! And it should thank he would make any Native American very proud! And his family also!
He is one of the best actors today. His acting has outperformed many Oscar winning actors. He deserves more credit and I hope to see him in more movies, hopefully an MCU movie too.
Well, his indian blood makes him a class of his own these days. Unfortunately. Have you seen another representative of the american natives on screen lately, as in 20 or so years?
@@ShrekMeBe that’s true. It does look like there are some upcoming Native American actors in that upcoming show Reservation Dogs on FX. Hopefully it does great and more representation of Native Americans actors rise up.
They could TOTALLY put him in a MCU role. The best part: he'd play hero or villain with equal style and expertise! He's already played a superhero once!
@@randyjax09 he did relate a story while making that film that he was in a hotel elevator and a woman refused to ride with him. Perplexed, he looked at his reflection and remembered that he had his mowhawk🤣🤣🤣
I can watch LotM over repeatedly and enjoy it every time, Wes was outstanding in the film, his character was focussed and devoid of pity, superb acting…helped make it a classic movie and one of my all time fav.
What a state of mind he, and other men who have never been fully accepted by the side they were fighting for, must have had the entire time he was over there. Crazy
@@w.jasonspangler2952 That's clearly not at all what Studi is talking about. He is saying that soldiers on side A have more in common with the soldiers on side B then they with the countries they are fighting for. He's not making a reference to his Indian heritage.
Hostiles has beautiful writing, acting, and a fantastic score. It very is underrated. Wes is more so underrated. I know he certainly has a typecast, but he really masterfully makes each character stand on its own
@@leehaelters6182 His weapon of choice in that movie is called a "Gunstock Club" which was popular with Indian warriors in the 18th and 19th centuries. Not only was it shaped after a musket stock, but it also had a wicked steel spike on one side.
Wed Studi's voice has such a presence. I'm gonna have to go back and do a movie marathon of his films. One, because they're great films and two, because I want to keep hearing his voice. Also, love watching people talk with their hands. His were reciting poetry.
It says a lot that he can carry roles that weren’t just typecasting him just into Native American roles. He’s truly a great actor and seems like one heck of a guy in general.
I could listen to this man talk all day. Seriously, whether he's acting in a movie, or just sitting in front of a camera recanting how things went, this man is a great storyteller. Love him!
He’s got this vibe of that cool grandfather whose got all the good stories but only talks about them if you ask. “Grandpa Wes! What was it like working with Pacino?”
I’ve never thought about if the actor being interviewed later scrolled through the comments but I really hope he sees your comment and remembers your mother and that visit.
Last of the Mohicans is in my top 5. I can watch that movie over and over. He played that Magua character so well, I was so happy when he got killed in the end.
His best role ever - last of the Mohicans - he played it so well. You feared and hated him through the screen like you were there, with his knife at your throat. Brilliant!!!
The only problem with Wes Studi is that we didn't get to see him enough...a great actor.
SOO freaking true dude...I guess Native actors get typecast, but anything with Wes Studi, or, for that matter, Eric Schweig is worth watching.
@@MelancoliaI Exactly I am so pissed that these two men are not given the full accolades and screen appearances & also Michael Greyeyes . I am hoping they will be in House of Dragons and Grindlewald and more of Fantastic Beasts.
He's still alive lol. Make noise and Get him casted more.
Calm down, he’s still with us.
@@jerrywitaj I'm pretty sure I wasn't overly concerned...two people I don't worry about...Chuck Norris and Wes Studi
Wes as Magua made Last of the Mohicans unforgettable. He didn't play a monster, but a man broken and twisted by suffering into a demon of pure hate and vengeance. He put such subtlety into his performance, and that's what made him truly terrifying. For example, the way he delivers his final words to Greyhair before ripping his heart out sounds like a rehearsed and practiced speech, like a man who *knew* what he would say at that precise moment. He didn't grandly enunciate the words in a Shakespearean manner, but stated them with clarity and simplicity, making sure his enemy understood. It's the little things that make a performance great.
Agreed.. And he even did it as if someone had practiced it countless times over the years and when the time finally came it's just kind of came out... how it came out. The man is talented.
agree 888%
What do you think a monster is?
Magua knows whats up.
What got me was at the end when the little sister was about to jump off the cliff and, after everything, he tried to stop her. I feel like that scene summed up the whole movie
The fact that Wes Studi not only took part in one, but TWO of the most influential fight scenes in the history of Hollywood cinema, cements him in my mind as a definitive A-list actor.
🤯🤯🤯
To what influential fights do you refer?
@@Svensk7119 the fight scene in LotM & the gun fight scene in Heat…
Thank u 🙏 he is an A lister. U can’t get this authenticity anymore.
He is definitely an a-list actor but even p ()rn stars make more money than he has been paid since he only has a net worth of $1 million after all of the great roles he's been in. But then again most Native Americans working in Hollywood have been severely underpaid. I guess us Native Americans are the only ones who aren't treated equally in America!
So underrated, I struggle to find a movie of his where his acting isn't on point. This man proudly represents the Native Americans. Well done Wes..... Wow over 1 thousand likes. A first for me Thank you all a million times x
Ty GREG JONES for your insight on the Native Americans. Wow you are truly stunning.
Not a GQ fan but love me some Studi
1000%
One of the only good performances in Street Fighter
@@timeandspace_3.142 Raul Julia. The dude did his role for his kids, in participation with his kids, while dealing on/off with stomach cancer. He's legend. So... One of two good performances in Street Fighter.
This man asked Daniel Day-Lewis for an autograph with his left foot. And he got it. What a LEGEND!
My Left Foot is the first movie I think of when I see or think of DDL.
After that, it’s Last of the Mohicans.
Comedy Central thought of a good video game My Left Foot Of Fury when the movie came out.
steve conn - I hadn’t heard of that, I’ll have to look it up, sounds like a load of fun!
@@mena94x3 Gangs of New York is it for me...
There Will Be Blood
DDL was great in that movie
Learning he was in Vietnam and around the same age as my father who is also Native American it's such a contrast. My dad carried/carries that war hard with him to this day.
If anyone wants to see more of Wes' comedic chops, if you haven't seen Reservation Dogs he appears in a couple episodes and he's pretty funny.
Please thank your father for his service for me.
Correction: Reservation Dogs, on the FX Network
@@natalieb.1254 thanks i fixed it above.
I almost died on the spot when I saw Studi in Res Dogs. The pickup he was driving is awesome.
Much love and respect for your dad 🫡
Underrated, unappreciated actor. He one of best actors ever and he needs a star on Hollywood walk a fame, his handprints immortalized and he needs an Oscar.
Agreed, I second that motion.👍👌
Underrated and unappreciated by who exactly? Did you take a poll?
I agree
Couldn't agree more. Legendary actor.
Are you Wes's mom?
I'm serious, let's be honest. When you think of Last of the Mohicans who doesn't immediately think of Wes?
Exactly. But that role was simple, a warrior unleashed to kill as many of the greatest enemy of his tribe. He did not have to bend, to compromise to try to live with oppressors.
Agree. His character is the very definition of what makes that movie great.
Mr Studi's portrayal of Magua, and the way the film describes his motivation to destroy "The Grayhair"... One of the best revenge stories of all... Woven into the lives of Chingachgook, Uncas and Nathional... The best movie ever made portraying times in the colonies during The French and Indian Wars...
Magua! "Before you die know that I will put your children under the knife and end your seed forever!" Darn, that guy gets mad don't he?
@@johnratican3824 I thought that part of the script was to extreme. Had they had any idea how great that movie would be - they would have left it open for a sequel.
I love seeing Wes Studi getting the attention he deserves. He’s in so many classic movies I love.
When can you get the money he deserves he only has a net worth of $1 million but that's how it is with Native American actors in Hollywood They are always underpaid!
Legendary Actor. Highly underrated!!
You don't appear in 70 different movies and TV shows and are underrated. Certainly not by the people who make TV shows and movies. My guess is he like things just the way they are.
@@JGunit come on now do you really think this man gets the recognition he deserves??...he doesn't.
@@coastTV he does, wtf do you want, a monument?
legend for sure but not underrated
Wes studi one of the best actors ever
What I love about his character in Heat is that he's just a regular detective, they don't play up his "Nativeness" in it. He's just a regular character, and us Natives get some representation in Hollywood that isn't the usual Hollywood's take on Indigenous people.
It’s nice to see a fellow Native in a film that isn’t a horse-opera. Hollywood wants to forget that we are normal people in this modern society & not just historical figures.
@@Ironhandjohn hey homies. Just wanted to pop in and say I’m glad to see natives discussing natives on a social media platform. Don’t see this often enough and it’s really hard to tell when we’re talking to one another behind a screen. Appreciate you guys though
The same thing was done with Graham Greene's character in Die Hard 3 and I thought that was a great decision there as well.
I always thought the same. 100%
Truth, but Wes's Native American roles made me want to be an Indian. He was just so bada$$!
His acting in last of the Mohicans was chilling. One of the best villains ive ever seen
Also really handsome!
Absolutely terrifying. Magua was super scary. He nailed it. Still gives me goosebumps when I rewatch.
When the Grey-Hair dies
*Magwa will eat his heart.*
Geronimo too. He put a human face to a complex character.
@@Oakleaf700 so handsome Alice jumped off a cliff instead of wanting to be with him!
I met Wes Studi at the Albuquerque airport in 2010. I was on my way to my dad's funeral and was just... Lost walking through the terminal. I nearly bumped into him and when I looked up to apologize I remember just gaping at him for a bit. He's a really chill guy, very friendly. I know he doesn't know it, but he made the flight to North Dakota bearable.
Oh waw
Those are rare moments in time, awesome opportunity at a quite difficult place to be. I wish you well and hope you have or are healing with friends and family. Best to you.
You saw him you didn't meet him.
@@matthewkent5212How small.
What people don't realize is this dude is a combat veteran as an infantryman in Vietnam. The death rate was very high, and he most likely experienced trauma like no other. Yet was still able to come back and become a legendary actor, as well as a very kind hearted, chill, and respectable father, and individual. He should be celebrated as an outstanding member, and elder within our nation's society.
Most definatly!!!!
I guess Most of the washichu people don't even spend enough time looking into the history of Fantastic Actors I know of this Being Indian myself
To this day Last if the Mohicans is my favorite movie. The run up the mountain with the violin gives me chills like no other movie. Simply awesome
LOTM is one of my top 5 movies. As to how it wasn't nominated for 1992 best picture, director, cinematography, and maybe 1 or 2 acting categories is beyond me. Wes studi, DDL, and madeline stowe were part of a great cast. And of course the soundtrack is something absolutely magical.
I wish I could’ve gotten into it. Every time I’ve tried to watch it, 10 mins in and Ive been so bored I couldn’t bare another minute of it.❤❤
aye The Gael
@@cliffbooth7075 maybe skip the first 10 minutes.
The BEST film ever made portraying The colonial American frontier. My personal favorite move .
I actually talked with Wes on the phone when i was in college in Boulder. He was in support of the Native American club there and I happened to be in the office when he called. Great well spoken man.
Was it strictly professional or did you get to talk with him a little?
Lucky you
More details are required
That last nine minutes (Last of The Mohicans) no script talking .just every emotional experience perfectly acted carried by an epic landscape driven by a stunning soundtrack
my favorite scene of all time
I show that movie every year in my class of US history! My 4th grade teacher showed us this movie back in the 90’s
The Gael by Scottish songwriter Dougie Mc Lean
Last of the Mohicans is probably the most perfect movie that blends gorgeous scenery, great acting and an epic soundtrack! That last scene makes me want to run up a mountain every time! 😂
I was in Oklahoma for my grandmother's funeral. I was at some hotel, I don't remember. I got up for breakfast and I saw Wes sitting at a table having a coffee. I looked at him, he looked at me, I nodded respectfully, he did the exact same, and I walked on...I knew...he knew...I knew he knew...he knew I knew he knew. It was awesome. We never said a word.
🤣
Hmm.. who knew!
@@sarahq3962 WHO?!?! Life is amazing!
I see a pattern here, you are the second person in this feed who mentions seeing him on a journey to a loved ones funeral. I truly believe there are people/places/animals that are meant to be part of a pan experience where we need strength and I’m feeling that Mr Studi is one of those. His ancestors must run strong through him.
Wes Studi is, IMO, one of the best actors ever. He always brings his A-game to the screen.
Agreed!! He's also charming and a true gentleman!!!
I don’t recall seeing Wes Studi playing any character that I didn’t like. He’s underrated and under worked. The scene in which Magua is killed in the ending of Last Of The Mohicans, left me sitting on the edge of the sofa with my jaw dropped.
I dint think he underrated he done some great films
So many epic scenes in Last of the Mohicans and the music as well.
A great Hollywood character actor. He should have a star on the Walk of Fame.
He is outstanding
He was awesome in LOTM, emotionless dieing.
Terrific actor. Even in smaller parts like the one he had in Heat, he still managed to shine.
Magua shot thunder heart in Heat !!😢😅
His performance as Magua was just simply amazing in Mohicans. The final scenes with his silent interaction between himself and Alice before she jumps to her death left such an impression. The complexity of his character and his delivery makes him one of cinemas great villians, yet somehow sympathetic and real. Fantastic actor!
I agree. Then after Alice jumps, Magua, looks, turns, and keep walking as if nothing happened. Hard.
@@82luft49 . Yeah..though you could see in his eyes he cared
Just the way he flicked his hand it was so....'C'mon now, don't be silly'
Magua was so consumed with rage and then suddenly he had some compassion for this woman who saw her love die a violent death right before her. It appeared Magua never considered what happened to her until she was on the ledge.
Agreed 1000% hes actually one of the few talants whose presence is so intense that he can convey so much on screen just by being silent.
I first saw Wes Studi in The last of the Mohicans and i was blown away by his portrayal, i felt sure he would have received a nomination for the Osar. He has been one of my all time favourite actors since. Love this interview.
He should HAVE!
@@paulmadmanlee5065 agreed!
Me Toooo!
I could have watched him talk about "The Last of the Mohicans" alone for the whole 17 minutes! Such an underrated and awesome actor.
And a ' real ' ,very down to earth person. Especially for an actor.
A consumate artist in the whole sense of the word, and an army veteran that served in Vietnam. He deserves all the success and support. Long live Wes! 🙌🏼👍
Correct, before he helped found AIM.
Didn't know he was in Nam.
@@martyconroy3786 Wes Studi was in the "Twin Cities"? He was a contemporary of Means, Banks, and Bellecourt?
Compare him to the rest of the cast on Heat.
Most of them are a mess now.
@@martyconroy3786 He didn't help found it, he joined it. Very legitimate concerns, did a lot of good, went too far...50 years ago. Has done a lot of good since.
His performance as Geronimo causes my eyes to fill every time I think of it. He need not be concerned about how well he played the character, Geronimo himself would be brought to tears over this grand performance, Wes Studi is a very, very great actor!!
my favorite movie with him.my favorite western
What drivel
@@monkeytennis8861 GTFO
Y.E.S. Agree 100%
The roll of Magua performed by Wes is iconic. No matter what other great performances he does,he will always be Magua. Played to perfection, that expressionless face while in a life of death struggle,priceless!
That stone face when he becons the youngest daughter with his hand and he watches as she throws herself off the cliff is chilling
Wes Studi's portrayal of Magua made Last of the Mohicans. The final scene is one of my cinematic favorites. Magua was a tragic and terrifying character and Wes nailed the performance. Truly one of the greats.
Props to Russel Means
This dude is an old school actor. RESPECT. I have nothing but respect for this man.
"Last of the Mohicans" was my introduction to Wes Studi & I have loved him ever since. He is a National Treasure. ❤️
“Hostiles” with Wes, Rosalind Pike and Christian Bale was a great Western, harsh but acting was very excellent.
The best of Bales acting career?
I thought that movie was fantastic as well.
It’s a hidden gem
Yes!!
@@Wayoutthere Out Of The Furnace really was one of my favorites.
He's a legend as far as I'm concerned. Great actor, big heart.
He has a big heart because he cut it out of someone's chest in the last of the Mohicans.
A truly massive presence and SEVERELY underrated performer. I always saw this guy in movies growing up in the 90s and im so glad to see him getting the recognition he deserves.
I agree I posted a similar comment. It’s a crime he didn’t win Best Supporting Actor in 1992 for Magua.
Wes Studi is the voice, and face, of the Native American Nation, and Indigenous Culture. He's an amazing actor, and an amazing human being. Love you Wes! I love seeing his face on the silver screen. He is an awesome man!
He's a great actor and a good man! I've always been a fan.
Agreed.
Wes is my favorite actor, but also enjoy watching his interviews; Seeing how he treats others with such respect is always impressive.
He was awesome in the movie Heat.
@@kyle47922 Absolutely man !
The Last Of The Mohicans is my all time favorite movie. Each role was perfectly portrayed by the actors in such a magnificent way. Wes Studi as Magua was a portrayal I'll never forget. He was terrifying! The silent unspoken words of love between Uncas and Alice will forever be my favorite love story, sad yet beautiful. I simply love all the actors' portrayal of the roles they played.
Wow what a treat it is to hear this man give a little perspective on his career. “Legend” is thrown around a lot, but this man truly is one.
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Trailblazer.
“…a film with Pacino, De Niro and me…” Well played, sir.
That's what we call a Pro Gamer Move!
And he's the greatest of the three in many ways.
The absolute balls on this man to say that. Im so impressed. He deserved his roles for sure but I love that he took this one
I love Wes, I would of seen many of the film's he was in because of him not the major name actors with him.
Minus Senior add Anthony Hopkins!
What a grounded actor, he must be one of the best supporting actors of his time. There’s more to him than meets the eye and he is certainly not typecast.
I'd love to see a film with him and James Hong sharing the screen together. Maybe a detective buddy cop film, but that can get too obvious.
This man feels like a close relative. His energy feels familiar in a way like he has been with me my whole life. American treasure for sure and genuine good human.
How curious that you should say that and how completely true. 🙏
Not really that curious if you think about it. His acting is authentic and he’s been in so much throughout my life, he feels like an old friend or relative that you just love.
Proud to be Native American and watch his films as a kid.
Native Moari New Zealand 👅
Native English here
@@jimmycakes7158 back to sensitivity class
You must be delusional, that movie was white man's fantasies...
The movie should have been called ,"safe the white woman at any cost"..
As a kid who loved historical films, when Dances with Wolves and Last of the Mohicans came out, I obviously loved those movies. Wes Studi was such a great villain in each. Not a two-dimension bad guy, just a perfect antagonist.
And he seems like a really cool guy in real life.
I’d love to see Wes cast in a legal or business drama film where he’s a CEO or lawyer type. He has the sort of gravitas that few actors can pull off where he’s naturally in charge, sort of an Edward James Olmos vibe. Incredible actor, I’m a huge fan.
He has played a few detectives in his time and he is always amazing in that role, I could see him making a great CEO or lawyer!
I get the same impression! I hope a casting agent will make it happen.
Totally agree... oklahoma oil man or lawyer.
Last of the Mohicans has to be in my top 10 favorite movies.
Have you watched the extended version?
@@kopec82 unfortunately not. Does it add anything to the story?
@@SG-tf1fx movie is great on it’s own, but that soundtrack just adds soooo much!
I watched it and put it right back in the hopper and watched it again!
It's in my top 3
His performance in Last of the Mohicans was so powerful- I’ve always loved him in that role in particular.
Great actor, one of those guys who just dominates the screen whenever he’s on it. I’d love to see him in more films.
Yep, just like he did as Magua...
This man has such a strong presence and a casual humor. His way of getting into Heat was so funny and getting Day-Lewis' autograph.
Such a great actor! Wes Studi deserves a Life Time Achievement Oscar
Agree 100%
Such an iconic actor that doesn't receive enough praise. He also looks fantastic for 75. I'd love to meet him one day
He's 75!? Wow!
Very handsome!
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I hated, feared, was saddened by, and empathized with this actor's characters on the screen. He is a great actor.
Well said.
Huge respect for this man. He's a great actor.
When I was a kid, other kids were scared of Freddy, some were afraid of Chucky, some were afraid of Jason. I was afraid of Magwa.
Yes! I was terrified. 6 years old and I couldn’t go to the bathroom by myself.
Bruh SAME!!!! The heart rip out scene still haunts me to this day lol
@@thearthurmarston9897 For real. His Pawnee character in Dances with Wolves had me shook too.
@@yngvebalmsteen9174 I still need to watch that! Really curious!
I love this comment so much because it’s so true.
This guy has been around forever, he needs a whole series on his acting career.
Youngest looking Vietnam vet I’ve ever seen.
Glad to see Mystery Men get some recognition, such an underrated movie
I love the way Wes delivered the line with so much gravitas:
"The Grey-hair's children were under Magua's knife. They escaped. They will be under it again."
One of THE GREATEST character actors of our time. Many of his roles appeared "small" but ALL of his roles were glue that held the story together. It seems like Mr Studi is a man who is grateful to be a part of some of the greatest movies of our time and proud to represent a marginalized Native society. 🎬🎥👏
Lmao no
Exactly! I feel the same way.
I am so excited to see this, even though I am 2 years late to the game on this interview. This guy is an exceptional actor. I grew up watching his exceptional performances. He is so talented and so under rated.
Cast this guy as the Mandalorian's father already. Or Boba Fett's grandfather. Epic..
Do you mean jango fett
@@Mr2awesomecraft No, I meant Boba Fett. Boba Fett's grandfather would be Jango Fett's father..
Boba Fett is already old in the mandalorian tho, you mean if they do a prequel to the prequel maybe ?
Just cast him as the leader of another clan that teams up with Mando to kick some imperial butt, done.
@@ledernierutopiste Well....I mean, it's science fiction lol. These guys don't have to age like we do. But....yeah, any role as an older Mandalorian or what have you would be great..
When I was 5 years old I saw this man cut a man’s heart out of his chest. In theory this man terrifies me so watching him in this light is the free therapy I needed.
That was in the last of the Mohicans.
Such a terrific actor - I'm sure I'm not the only one who wishes they could've been at this interview to speak with him. Such a cool guy!
Didn't know he's a Vietnam Vet..awesome actor as well.
World class actor. I love the dynamic he crafted between "Toughest Pawnee" in "Dances with Wolves" and Magua in "The Last of the Mohicans." It taught me the difference between a villain and an antagonist. Plus, he breached that door like a boss in "Heat."
he was even sagat in street fighter
He's an incredible actor. He made Last of the Mohicans real for me. Unforgettable.
Movie time stamps:
0:29-Dances with Wolves
2:22-Avatar
5:05-Mystery Men
6:49-The Last of the Mohicans
9:13-Geronimo: An American Legend
11:00-Street Fighter
13:05-Heat
14:58-Hostiles
His intelligence comes through very strongly with this interview. Very well spoken and respectful.
One of my favorite actors. He can be terrifying and lovable.
So happy to see Wes Studi getting the attention he deserves.
His "Geronimo" is an all time classic for me. Brilliant.
Wes has played some amazing characters and roles. Very talented.
Enjoyed seeing Wes in this interview. He seems more laid back and free-flowing in real life than in his movies.
Magua is a fantastic performance. I still often think about that film. Maybe it's time for a rewatch.
I told my son he needs to see it.
I'm just glad they recently released the Ultimate Edition on DVD which includes the theatrical version of the movie that has yet to be on DVD or Bluray as it is much better to me than the directors cut. I still have it on VHS and would watch it that way until last year when I got my hands on the ultimate edition.
Its on hulu! Rewatched it the other day. Definitely holds up. That score though, stuck in my head for days.
@@soysaucehairdye7869 interesting. Do you mind sharing what makes it better? Or ill just Google it i guess.
It's a great movie and it's "Free on RUclips" right now actually.
One of my absolute favorite actors, super handsome man, his portrayal of Magwua was epic! Mohicans was a terrific movie!
This man is such a wonderful actor. He brings an element of authenticity to roles that are Native American characters. His voice is so distinctive.
He doesn't have to though...that's why he he is truly good.
Yes, David, I love his voice also! And I love his looks also!!! He’s just a cool dude! And it should thank he would make any Native American very proud! And his family also!
you noticed how he referred to them as indians at first? i think many of them prefer that over native americans
What a LEGEND! So glad to see Wes Studi featured here. He deserved an Oscar for Last Of The Mohicans. Magua was an epic antagonist.
Magua was his greatest part ever. The Last of the Mohicans would have been nothing without him.
He is one of the best actors today. His acting has outperformed many Oscar winning actors. He deserves more credit and I hope to see him in more movies, hopefully an MCU movie too.
Well, his indian blood makes him a class of his own these days. Unfortunately. Have you seen another representative of the american natives on screen lately, as in 20 or so years?
@@ShrekMeBe Adam Beach is the only one I can think of
@@ShrekMeBe that’s true. It does look like there are some upcoming Native American actors in that upcoming show Reservation Dogs on FX. Hopefully it does great and more representation of Native Americans actors rise up.
They could TOTALLY put him in a MCU role. The best part: he'd play hero or villain with equal style and expertise! He's already played a superhero once!
@Anonymus X Marvel Cinematic Universe.
I could listen to this man talk for hours.
Huge fan of Wes’ acting! Anything he is, he is the character! Pure talent and splendid devotion to every role.
One of the most memorable performances in movie history in LOTM.
More than a match for DDL.
As a kid I remember thinking he was terrifying in that movie.
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@@randyjax09 he did relate a story while making that film that he was in a hotel elevator and a woman refused to ride with him. Perplexed, he looked at his reflection and remembered that he had his mowhawk🤣🤣🤣
He is so wholesome and underrated. Wish him all the success, deserves it.
When an actor takes the role of a villain and he actually makes you hate him, he did a great job, that was Wes Studi as Magua
Still this man’s character gives me goosebumps whenever I watch “The last of the Mohicans”...
I can watch LotM over repeatedly and enjoy it every time, Wes was outstanding in the film, his character was focussed and devoid of pity, superb acting…helped make it a classic movie and one of my all time fav.
“They're probably more like me, than the people I was fighting for." This is going to stay with me forever.
What a state of mind he, and other men who have never been fully accepted by the side they were fighting for, must have had the entire time he was over there. Crazy
@@w.jasonspangler2952 That's clearly not at all what Studi is talking about. He is saying that soldiers on side A have more in common with the soldiers on side B then they with the countries they are fighting for. He's not making a reference to his Indian heritage.
@@SeanFication Guy still had a point tho. Many Vietnam veterans of colour have stated similar
Hostiles has beautiful writing, acting, and a fantastic score. It very is underrated. Wes is more so underrated. I know he certainly has a typecast, but he really masterfully makes each character stand on its own
Really enjoyed Wes and Christian Bale in that one it should be talked ab more
The Native actors in "Mohicans" were wonderful and made the movie, especially Russell Means. One of my favorite movies.
Wow. I did not know that Russel Means was in that one. Now I have to see it.
@@PHDWhom, he has a really sweet move in one of the last climactic scenes. You go, old warrior!
@@leehaelters6182 one of the best fight scenes I've ever seen!
@@leehaelters6182 His weapon of choice in that movie is called a "Gunstock Club" which was popular with Indian warriors in the 18th and 19th centuries. Not only was it shaped after a musket stock, but it also had a wicked steel spike on one side.
I loved his speech mannerisms and how he spoke in French during the film. It was almost melodic.
Such an incredible actor, he leaves his mark on every movie he makes
Wed Studi's voice has such a presence. I'm gonna have to go back and do a movie marathon of his films. One, because they're great films and two, because I want to keep hearing his voice. Also, love watching people talk with their hands. His were reciting poetry.
This man is seriously underappreciated as an actor. He's done so many different things and done them all so well.
It says a lot that he can carry roles that weren’t just typecasting him just into Native American roles. He’s truly a great actor and seems like one heck of a guy in general.
"No, no. No. With your left foot."
I haven't laughed this hard in a long time.
And that raised eyebrow after he drops the request ;)
Knowing this feet couldn't be accomplished. :) Get it?
The reason he did that is Lewis did a movie about a painter who painted with his left foot. It's what made him famous. It's called, "my left foot".
Scones have great dry humour (Source: I’m Mohawk lol)
Really? That was dumb as shut
I could listen to this man talk all day. Seriously, whether he's acting in a movie, or just sitting in front of a camera recanting how things went, this man is a great storyteller. Love him!
I enjoyed his character in Heat, he had such a dramatic tone. I wish I could see a whole movie of that LA cop.
He’s got this vibe of that cool grandfather whose got all the good stories but only talks about them if you ask. “Grandpa Wes! What was it like working with Pacino?”
My mom would talk about him all the time. She was proud to have made fry bread for him. When he visited white swan washington.
I’ve never thought about if the actor being interviewed later scrolled through the comments but I really hope he sees your comment and remembers your mother and that visit.
Fried bread🤤 😋
@@namename6866it’s called fry bread fam
One of my Favorite actors. EVERYTHING he was in made that an event...
Last of the Mohicans is in my top 5. I can watch that movie over and over. He played that Magua character so well, I was so happy when he got killed in the end.
I think he's spot on about Mystery Men being ahead of it's time.
It was a film that satirized comic book movies before comic book movies became popular enough to satirize. It's incredible.
Loved mystery men! Geoffrey Rush as Casanova Frankenstein is my favourite.
@@MrNeosantana It was based on Flaming Carrot Comics (loosely)
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@@Metalheadyup UT!
His best role ever - last of the Mohicans - he played it so well. You feared and hated him through the screen like you were there, with his knife at your throat. Brilliant!!!
Wes, Russell means, Graham Greene, chief Dan George, Larry sellers, will Sampson, some great actors that have been in some great movies and TV shows
Gil Birmingham in twilight of course lol. Adam beach with his onlyfans channel too don’t forget 👅
Rodney Grant was excellent as Wind In His Hair as well.
Let's add Zahn McClarnon to that list. I love what he's been doing. Can't wait for "Reservation Dogs" to come out.