Sunday, August 22, 2010

What was the actor's name that played the native american in the anti-polution commercials on TV?

Chief Iron Eyes Cody.was born Espera DeCorti, born of Italian immigrants. He denied his Italian heritage and claimed that he was Cree-Cherokee. He acted in over 75 films, beginning in 1949, before making the PSA for Keep America Beautiful in 1971.

What was the actor's name that played the native american in the anti-polution commercials on TV?
The one from the 70s? Where he cries? Iron Eyes Cody born as Espera de Corti (although he acted as Tony de Corti). He was Italian, although his wife was Native American as were his adopted children.
Reply:Jay silverheels. He also played the lone rangers sidekick, and he was/is a native american


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