Martin Sensmeier
| Martin Sensmeier | |
|---|---|
| Born |
June 27, 1985[1][2] Anchorage, Alaska, U.S.[3] |
| Occupation | Actor, Model |
| Years active | 2012–present |
Martin Sensmeier is an Alaska Native actor of Tlingit, Koyukon-Athabascan descent.[4] He is one of the stars of the 2016 remake The Magnificent Seven.
Life and career
Sensmeier was born in Anchorage, Alaska,[3] to Raymond and Eva Sensmeier, but was raised in Yakutat. His father is Tlingit and his mother is Koyukon-Athabascan from Ruby on the Yukon River.[5]
He began his professional career as a welder before working on an oil rig for Doyon Drilling. He eventually quit to pursue an acting career in Los Angeles.[4][6] Sensmeier began work as a professional model before entering into acting. His first feature film was an indie thriller called False Memory Syndrome, which has yet to be released.[1] He was cast in a leading role in the movie The Magnificent Seven, alongside big names such as Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt, Ethan Hawke and Vincent D'Onofrio.[7]
Personal life
As of 2016, Sensmeier is in a relationship with Navajo Native American vocalist Kahara Hodges.[6][8]
Sensmeier is a member of the Native Wellness Institute, a youth advocacy, and is proud of his Alaska Native heritage.[9]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | K'ina Kil: The Slaver's Son | Tintah | Short Film |
| Salem | Mohawk | Uncredited | |
| 2016 | Lilin's Brood | Wolf | |
| The Magnificent Seven | Red Harvest | Lead Role | |
| Westworld | Native Warrior | TV Show | |
| False Memory Syndrome | Kyle Blackburn | ||
| 2017 | Wind River | Chip | |
References
- 1 2 Patil, Tulsi (September 23, 2016). "How Alaskan actor Martin Sensmeier became one of 'The Magnificent Seven'". KTUU.
- ↑ sensmeier (28 June 2015). "Birthday Selfie. 6/27/15 #Grind" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- 1 2 Schreffler, Laura (August 25, 2016). "The Magnificent Seven Star Martin Sensmeier's Haute Secrets to LA". Haute Living.
- 1 2 Dunham, Mike (October 22, 2013). "Model Martin Sensmeier Hearts Moose. Plus: Moose Heart". Indian Country Today Media Network. ICTMN Staff.
- ↑ https://www.adn.com/arts/film-tv/2016/09/24/from-yakutat-to-hollywood/
- 1 2 Dunham, Mike (September 24, 2016). "From Yakutat to Hollywood". Alaska Dispatch News. Retrieved September 25, 2016.
- ↑ Ross, Gyasi (May 23, 2015). "Tlingit-Athabascan Actor Martin Sensmeier Confirmed for Featured Role in Upcoming Denzel Washington Movie". Indian Country Today Media Network.
- ↑ http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2013/03/04/beautiful-voice-kahara-hodges-singing-navajo-asu-basketball-game-147976
- ↑ "Native American models: much more than pretty faces". Traditional Native Healing. March 22, 2015.