Chief Thundercloud

Biography

Victor Daniels (April 12, 1899 – December 1, 1955), known professionally as Chief Thundercloud, was an American character actor in Westerns. He is noted for being the first actor to play the role of Tonto, the Lone Ranger's Native-American companion, on the screen.

Known For

Western Union

as Indian Leader

The Cat and the Canary

as Indian Guide

Union Pacific

as Indian (uncredited)

The Fighting Seabees

as Indian Seabee (uncredited)

North West Mounted Police

as Wandering Spirit

Santa Fe

as Chief Longfeather

Colt .45

as Walking Bear

Ambush

as Tana

Davy Crockett, Indian Scout

as Sleeping Fox

Badman's Territory

as Chief Tahlequah