Jay Silverheels
film actor
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About Jay Silverheels
Jay Silverheels was an actor and athlete, best known for playing Tonto in the ABC western drama television series "The Lone Ranger." He was born into a poor indigenous American household and grew up in poverty before being found and invited to undergo a film test by renowned actor Joe E. Brown.
He worked as a stuntman and acted in a number of films, but it was his performance as Tonto that made him famous.
Jay Silverheels’ top movies
"The Sea Hawk," "Broken Arrow," "The Brady Bunch," and "The Virginian" are just a few of his successful and highly regarded films from a career spanning four decades.
Family
He married Mary Diroma and Bobbie Smith
He had a child called Jay Silverheels Jr.
He was born to Mabel Phoebe Doxtater and A.G.E. Smith.
Honors
- Golden Boot Awards - winner (1990)
Trivia
He excelled in sports such as boxing and lacrosse.
He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1970.
He was inducted into the Hall of Great Western Performers at the ‘National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum.
Death
He died, in Calabasas, California, from a complication of stroke.
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F.A.Q. about Jay Silverheels
When is his birthday?
Jay Silverheels' birthday is on May 26, 1912.
In how many days is his birthday?
Jay's birthday is in 31 days
How old was Jay when he died?
He was 67 years old.
When did he die?
He died in March 5, 1980.
How old would he be today?
Jay Silverheels would be 111 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Jay from?
He was born in Six Nations Indian Reserve, Brantford, Ontario, Canada.