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He was born Harold J. Smith on the Six Nations Indian Reserve , in Brantford, Ontario, Canada.

Silverheels died in Woodland Hills, California and was cremated. His ashes were returned home and scattered in Canada. He has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6538 Hollywood Blvd.

Best known for his many roles as the Lone Ranger's friend, " Tonto", Jay Silverheels starred in other films such as:

• Broken Arrow - ( 1950) with Jimmy Stewart
• War Arrow - ( 1953See also 1952 in film 1953 1954 in film 1950s in film years in film film Events September 16 The Robe debuts as the first anamorphic, widescreen CinemaScope film. Top grossing films :North America # The Robe starring Richard Burton, Jean Simmons, and Vict) with Maureen O'HaraMaureen O'Hara born Maureen FitzSimons (b. August 17, 1920), is an Irish- American film actress. Born in Ranelagh, County Dublin, Ireland, the famously red-headed beauty is noted for playing fiercely passionate heroines with a highly sensible attitude., Jeff ChandlerJeff Chandler ( December 15, 1918 June 17, 1961) was a popular American film actor in the 1950s. Born Ira Grossel in Brooklyn, New York Chandler attended Erasmus Hall High School, the nucleus of many stage and film personalities. Later, he took a drama co and Noah Beery ,
• Walk the Proud Land - ( 1956See also 1955 in film 1956 1957 in film 1950s in film years in film film Events November 15 The film Love Me Tender starring Elvis Presley (his first film) opens. Top grossing films :North America # Guys and Dolls The King and I # Trapeze # tie High Socie) with Audie MurphyAudie Leon Murphy ( June 20, 1924 May 28, 1971) was the United States' most decorated combat soldier of World War II. He later became an actor and songwriter. Biography From an original family of 12 children, Audie Murphy was born into abject poverty. and Anne BancroftSee: Ann Bancroft for the American explorer. Anne Bancroft (born September 17, 1931) is an American actress. Born Anna Maria Louisa Italiano in The Bronx, New York, her film debut was in Don't Bother to Knock in 1952, and was a contract player in the earl
• Indian Paint ( 1964See also 1963 in film 1964 1965 in film 1960s in film years in film film Events March 6 Elvis Presley's 14th motion picture, Kissin' Cousins is released to theaters. July 6 A Hard Day's Night the first Beatles film, premieres. Top grossing films :North Am) with Johnny Crawford

See also: Other Canadian pioneers in early Hollywood.

External links

• imdb listing