A full-blooded Mohawk, was a champion wrestler, a boxer, and a star lacrosse player with Canada’s national team before setting his sights on Hollywood. He started to gain some notice in 1948 when John Huston cast him as Tom Osceola in Key Largo but it was television, not the movies, that would bring him fame. In 1949, Silverheels landed the role of Tonto, the Lone Ranger’s faithful sidekick, and found himself forever typecast. Lightweight 8 x 10 photo of Silverheels as Tonto, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To all the children, my sincere best wishes always, Jay Silver heels, Tonto, Congratulations to all on your Olympic endeavours,” with Silverheels adding a symbolic version of his name under his signature. In fine condition. R&R COA.
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