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Jay Silverheels was his real name. He was a full-blooded Native American who went to Hollywood to work as a stunt man and extra. He had important roles in Key Largo, Broken Arrow, and several other films but is most well known as Tonto, The Lone Ranger's faithful Indian companion.
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∙ 12y agoThe late Jay Silverheels (May 26, 1912 - March 5, 1980) who is best known as Tonto from The Lone Ranger was partnered with Clayton Moore (September 14, 1914 - December 28, 1999) .
Two people of both integrity and quality . You can pay your respects at the link below which will take you to Mr. Silverheels' and Mr. Moore's gravesites .
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Who was the Lone Ranger's partner?
Tonto, played by Jay Silverheels.
What was Jay silverheels relationship to clayton Moore?
Co-workers. Silverheels played Tonto and Moore played the Lone Ranger.
What language did jay silverheels speak?
english
Who was the actor who played Tonto in films?
Jay Silverheels
Who played the original Tonto in the Lone Ranger?
Clayton Moore played the Lone Ranger from 1949 to 1957.John Hart played the Lone Ranger from 1952 to 1954 because of a wage dispute with Clayton Moore.Who_was_the_actor_that_played_the_Lone_Ranger
Who was the Lone Ranger's partner?
Tonto, played by Jay Silverheels.
How did Jay Silverheels die?
Jay Silverheels died from a stroke .
What is Jay Silverheels's birthday?
Jay Silverheels was born on May 26, 1912.
How many kids did Jay Silverheels have and what are their names?
Jay Silverheels is best known for playing Tonto in the television series, The Lone Ranger. Jay Silverheels had four children. Three girls and a boy named Jay Silverheels Jr.
What was the home town of Jay Silverheels?
Jay Silverheels, aka Tonto, was born on Six Nations of the Grand River First Nation near Brantford, Ontario.
How old was Jay Silverheels at death?
Jay Silverheels died on March 5, 1980 at the age of 67.
What 50's television western star with his sidekick Tonto fought for law and order?
"The Lone Ranger" played by the late Clayton Moore, was "Tonto's" partner, played by Jay Silverheels'.
What was Jay silverheels relationship to clayton Moore?
Co-workers. Silverheels played Tonto and Moore played the Lone Ranger.
Who was in The Lone Ranger?
Jay Silverheels
Was Jay Silverheels a Native American?
Yes , he was .
What language did jay silverheels speak?
english
What character did Canadian Indian actor Jay Silverheels play on tv?
Jay Silverheels played in the role of Tonto in the TV series The Lone Ranger .
