1. Chief Yowlachie, known as Daniel Simmons; was a Native American actor from the Yakama tribe in the US state of Washington, known for playing supporting roles and bit parts in numerous films.
13 Facts About Chief Yowlachie
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Chief Yowlachie is perhaps best known for playing Two Jaw Quo, Nadine Groot's assistant cook, in the classic 1948 Western Red River.
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Chief Yowlachie was educated at the Government Indian Trade School.
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From 1925 through 1930, Chief Yowlachie made 12 films, 11 of which were Westerns.
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Chief Yowlachie sang at the White House on separate occasions for Herbert Hoover and Franklin Roosevelt.
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Chief Yowlachie performed in programs at the Southwest Museum of the American Indian in Los Angeles.
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Chief Yowlachie resumed his film career in 1940, making 32 Westerns and two serials through 1955.
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Chief Yowlachie's roles included Quo in Red River and Geronimo in the serial Son of Geronimo: Apache Avenger.
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Chief Yowlachie appeared as the Apache Geronimo in the 1950s syndicated television series Stories of the Century.
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In 1962, Chief Yowlachie played "The Great Chief" in the episode "The Black Robe" of NBC's western series The Tall Man.
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On March 7,1966, Chief Yowlachie died in Los Angeles, California, following a stroke.
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Chief Yowlachie's funeral included "an Indian death chant and ritual".
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Chief Yowlachie is buried in Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery in North Hollywood, California.