Kiowa Gordon Biography: Net Worth, Wife, Age, Children, Movies, TV Shows, Parents, Religion

Kiowa Joseph Gordon, known professionally as Kiowa Gordon, is an actor and musician who gained worldwide recognition for portraying the werewolf Embry Call in The Twilight Saga film series.

He further established himself on television with his role as Junior Van Der Veen in the SundanceTV drama The Red Road alongside Jason Momoa.

His career reached another milestone when he was cast as Jim Chee in the critically acclaimed AMC crime thriller Dark Winds. This performance cemented his reputation as one of the leading Native American actors in contemporary television.

Kiowa Gordon
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Kiowa Joseph Gordon
Stage Name:	Kiowa Gordon
Born:	March 25, 1990 (age 36 years old)
Place of Birth:	Berlin, Germany
State Of Origin:	Arizona, United States
Nationality:	American
Ethnicity:	Native American (Hualapai, Choctaw, Scottish, and Jewish descent)
Height:	5 feet 10 inches
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Thomas Gordon, Camille Nighthorse Gordon
Siblings:	MacGregor Gordon, Sean Gordon, Aaron Gordon, Josh Gordon, Cheyenne Gordon, Sariah Gordon, Lakota Gordon
Children:	Kaili Gordon
Occupation:	Actor and Musician
Net Worth:	$2 million dollars

Early Life and Education

Born on March 25, 1990, Kiowa Gordon turned 36 years old in 2026. He was born in Berlin, Germany, while his father was stationed there for government service.

Shortly afterward, his family returned to the United States, where he spent much of his childhood on the Hualapai Indian Reservation in Peach Springs, Arizona.

He was raised by his parents, Thomas Gordon and actress Camille Nighthorse Gordon, alongside his seven siblings: MacGregor, Sean, Aaron, Josh, Cheyenne, Sariah, and Lakota.

Growing up in a Christian household, he embraced his Hualapai, Choctaw, Scottish, and Jewish heritage. He later attended Cactus Shadows High School in Cave Creek, Arizona, graduating in 2008 before deciding to pursue a full-time career in music and acting rather than attend college.

Personal Life

Kiowa Gordon has never been married and is currently single. Although he keeps his romantic life private, he is the father of one daughter, Kaili Gordon, with whom he has occasionally been seen at public events.

Away from acting, he enjoys writing music and remains closely connected to his Native American roots. He continues to support projects that promote Indigenous representation in film and television.

Career

Kiowa Gordon began his entertainment career as the lead vocalist of the progressive metal band Touché before turning his attention to acting.

His breakthrough arrived in 2009 when he was cast as Embry Call in The Twilight Saga: New Moon. He went on to reprise the role in Eclipse and both installments of Breaking Dawn, becoming widely recognized by audiences around the world.

Following the success of the Twilight franchise, he joined the main cast of The Red Road, starring alongside Jason Momoa.

He later appeared in films such as The Lesser Blessed, Blood Quantum, Wind Walkers, and Two Eyes, while also taking recurring roles in television series including Roswell, New Mexico.

In 2022, he landed one of the lead roles in AMC’s Dark Winds, portraying Navajo Tribal Police officer Jim Chee. This performance has received widespread critical acclaim and further elevated his career.

Awards

• American Indian Film Festival (2013)
• Best Supporting Actor – The Lesser Blessed
• American Indian Film Festival (2019)
• Best Actor – Blood Quantum (Nominee)

Net Worth

Kiowa Gordon’s net worth is estimated at $ 2 million.

He has built his wealth through his work in major Hollywood films, television dramas, independent productions, and music, with additional earnings from streaming royalties and international syndication.

Controversy

In 2011, Kiowa Gordon was arrested in Arizona after failing to appear in court over a misdemeanour drug paraphernalia charge. He was later released on bail, and the matter was resolved without having a lasting impact on his acting career.

He was also the victim of an identity theft scheme after a man falsely impersonated him online to communicate with underage fans. Gordon publicly warned his supporters about the impersonator and cooperated with authorities during the investigation.

Social Media

• Instagram: @kiowagordon
• X: @therealkiowa

Filmography

• The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009)
• The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010)
• The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 (2011)
• The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 (2012)
• The Lesser Blessed (2012)
• The Projectionist (2012)
• The Red Road (2014)
• Wind Walkers (2015)
• An Act of War (2015)
• Best Fake Friends (2016)
• Painted Woman (2017)
• Calico Skies (2017)
• Roswell, New Mexico (2019)
• Blood Quantum (2019)
• Two Eyes (2020)
• Dark Winds (2022)
• Quantum Cowboys (2022)
• Clone (2023)