Chief Thundercloud
| Chief Thundercloud | |
|---|---|
| Born | Victor Daniels April 12, 1899 Muskogee, Indian Territory, U.S. |
| Died | December 1, 1955 (aged 56) Ventura, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1935–1956 |
| Spouse | Frances Delmar |
Chief Thundercloud, (born Victor Daniels, April 12, 1899 – December 1, 1955) was an American character actor in westerns.
Information about Thundercloud is vague. Most biographies state that he was a full blooded Cherokee (or Muskogee), although others state that he had some German, Scottish and/or Irish ancestors; and that he was educated at the University of Arizona, although no record exists of his enrollment.[1] The pressbook for The Lone Ranger Rides Again announced his parents as "Dark Cloud and Morning Star, artistocrats of the Muskogee tribe"[2] but his death certificate lists his father as "Joseph Mahawa."[1]
Daniels worked many jobs before becoming a stuntman. From there he graduated to character actor status. His title "Chief" was a Hollywood invention. He had the title role in Geronimo (1939) and played Tonto in both Republic Lone Ranger serials, The Lone Ranger (1938) and The Lone Ranger Rides Again (1939).
In later years, he worked with other western actors, performing in live shows at the Corriganville ranch.
[edit] References
- ^ a b B-Westerns, retrieved 11 August 2007
- ^ The Lone Ranger Rides Again pressbook, via B-Westerns, retrieved 11 August 2007
[edit] External links
- Chief Thundercloud at the Internet Movie Database
- Chief Thundercloud at B-Westerns
- Chief Thundercloud at What-a-Character
- Chief Thundercloud at Find a Grave
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