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Jay Silverheels
A proud Mohawk athlete turned Hollywood icon, Jay Silverheels breaks barriers and challenges stereotypes as he becomes the face of Tonto in the groundbreaking Western series *The Lone Ranger*.
In short · Acted for four decades — 25 credits.
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Biography
Jay Silverheels was a First Nations and Mohawk actor and athlete, descended from three Iroquois nations. He is best known for his role as Tonto, the Native American companion of the Lone Ranger, in the American Western television series *The Lone Ranger*. His portrayal of Tonto made him a widely recognized figure in popular culture during the 1950s.
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25 credits
Santee(1973)
John Crow
Film
One Little Indian(1973)
Jimmy Wolf
Film
In Pursuit of Treasure(1972)
Actor
Film
True Grit(1969)
Condemned Man at Hanging (uncredited)
Film
Indian Paint(1965)
Chief Hevatanu
Film
The Lone Ranger and the Lost City of Gold(1958)
Tonto
Film
Return to Warbow(1958)
Indian Joe
Film
The Lone Ranger(1956)
Tonto
Film
Walk the Proud Land(1956)
Geronimo
Film
Drums Across the River(1954)
Taos
Film
Four Guns to the Border(1954)
Yaqui
Film
Saskatchewan(1954)
Cajou
Film
Jack McCall, Desperado(1953)
Red Cloud
Film
The Nebraskan(1953)
Spotted Bear
Film
War Arrow(1953)
Satanta
Film
The Legend of the Lone Ranger(1952)
Tonto
Film
The Pathfinder(1952)
Chingachgook
Film
Brave Warrior(1952)
Tecumseh
Film
The Battle at Apache Pass(1952)
Geronimo
Film
Yankee Buccaneer(1952)
Lead Warrior
Film
The Lone Ranger(1949)
Tonto
TV
The Cowboy and the Indians(1949)
Lakoma
Film
Key Largo(1948)
Tom Osceola (uncredited)
Film
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre(1948)
Indian Guide at Pier (uncredited)
Film
The Last Round-up(1947)
Actor
Film
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