Jay Silverheels: Film actor (1912-1980)
Jay Silverheels (born Harold Jay Smith, May 26, 1912 – March 5, 1980) was an Aboriginal Canadian actor and athlete.
He was well known for his role as Tonto, the Native American sidekick of the Lone Ranger in the American western television series The Lone Ranger.
Jay Silverheels | |
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 Silverheels at The Meadow Racetrack in Pennsylvania, 1970s | |
| Born | Harold Jay Smith May 26, 1912 Six Nations of the Grand River, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | March 5, 1980 (aged 67) |
| Cause of death | Stroke-related problems |
| Nationality | Mohawk / Canadian |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, stunt man, athlete, poet, salesman |
| Years active | 1937–1980 |
| Known for | Tonto |
| Television | Tonto in The Lone Ranger (TV series) |
| Spouse(s) | Bobbi Smith (m. 19??; div. 1943) Mary Diroma (m. 1945) |
| Partner | Edna Lickers |
| Children | 6 |
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