Jay Silverheels

TV Actor

Birthday May 26, 1912

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace Brantford, Canada

DEATH DATE Mar 5, 1980 (67)

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About

Mohawk First Nations athlete turned actor who played the role of Tonto on TV's The Lone Ranger.

Before Fame

He played lacrosse under the name, Harry Smith.

Trivia

He has had several film roles including a part in Key Largo with Humphrey Bogart and Broken Arrow with James Stewart.

Family Life

He had a son, Jay Silverheels, Jr. who became an actor.

Associated With

He was in Captain from the Castille with Tyrone Power.

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