Kauchani Bratt

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Kauchani Bratt
Born
Kauchani Bratt

San Francisco, California
CitizenshipUnited States of America
Alma mater University of California, Santa Cruz (bachelor of Philosophy)
Occupations
  • Actor
  • model
Years active2024–present
Works Rez Ball
Relatives Benjamin Bratt (uncle)

Kauchani Bratt is an American actor of Coahuiltecan-Quechua descent. He played lead character Jimmy Holiday in the movie Rez Ball . [1] [2] [3]

Early life and career

Bratt was born and raised in San Francisco, California. His uncle is American actor Benjamin Bratt. [1]

Bratt played basketball for Lincoln High School (San Francisco) team. [4] While attending University of California, Santa Cruz, Bratt auditioned for Rez Ball . Bratt said that he had no training in acting prior his audition. [5]

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References

  1. 1 2 Gajewski, Ryan (2024-09-07). "Rising Star Kauchani Bratt on Acting Debut With Netflix's 'Rez Ball' and Uncle Benjamin Bratt's Advice". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2025-01-05.
  2. Thompson, David (2024-09-30). "Who Is Kauchani Bratt? 4 Things To Know About Rez Ball Actor – Wiki Bio Details". The Direct. Retrieved 2025-01-05.
  3. Cruz, Lookout Santa (2024-09-30). "UC Santa Cruz graduate takes lead role in new Netflix film 'Rez Ball'". Lookout Santa Cruz. Retrieved 2025-01-05.
  4. "Kauchani Heredia-Bratt's Lincoln High School Career Home". www.maxpreps.com. Retrieved 2025-01-05.
  5. Leydon, Joe (2024-09-28). "C&I Q&A: Jessica Matten And Kauchani Bratt Of Netflix's Rez Ball". Cowboys and Indians Magazine. Retrieved 2025-01-05.