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More Than Tonto: Jay Silverheels
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Length:
42 minutes
Released:
Feb 26, 2022
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Podcast episode
Description
A former lacrosse star in Canada, Jay Silverheels rose to fame as Tonto in The Lone Ranger in the 1950s. His role brought him fame and fortune, which he would use to help other Indigenous actors pursue their own acting dream. Support: www.patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: www.canadaehx.com E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/craigbaird Instagram: @Bairdo37 YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx
Released:
Feb 26, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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