Chief John Big Tree

Acting Born Jun 2, 1877 Buffalo, New York, USA 24 credits

Biography

Chief John Big Tree works in acting. Born June 2, 1877 in Buffalo, New York, USA. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Frequent co-stars

John Wayne 2 shared titles

Tom Tyler 2 shared titles

Francis Ford 2 shared titles

Claire Trevor 1 shared title

George Bancroft 1 shared title

Andy Devine 1 shared title

Thomas Mitchell 1 shared title

John Carradine 1 shared title

Donald Meek 1 shared title

Berton Churchill 1 shared title

Career timeline

1950

Devil's Doorway

1949

She Wore a Yellow Ribbon

1941

Western UnionLas Vegas Nights

1940

Brigham YoungNorth West Mounted PoliceHudson's BayToo Many Girls

1939

StagecoachDrums Along the MohawkDestry Rides AgainThe Oregon TrailSusannah of the Mounties

1937

Lost HorizonMaid of SalemHills of Old Wyoming

1936

The Bold CaballeroCuster's Last Stand

1935

The Farmer Takes a Wife

1933

The Telegraph Trail

1932

The Last of the Mohicans

1930

The Big Trail

1926

Mantrap

1925

The Iron Horse

Full Filmography

24 titles

Stagecoach (1939) as Indian Scout (uncredited)
She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949) as Chief Pony That Walks
Lost Horizon (1937) as Porter (uncredited)
The Telegraph Trail (1933) as Indian Chief (uncredited)
Western Union (1941) as Chief Spotted Horse
Brigham Young (1940) as Big Elk
Drums Along the Mohawk (1939) as Blue Back
Destry Rides Again (1939) as Indian in Saloon (uncredited)
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The Big Trail (1930) as Indian (uncredited)
Maid of Salem (1937) as Indian Man (Uncredited)
The Bold Caballero (1936) as Tavern Indian (uncredited)
North West Mounted Police (1940) as Blue Owl (uncredited)
Devil's Doorway (1950) as Thundercloud
The Iron Horse (1925) as Cheyenne Chief (uncredited)
The Oregon Trail (1939) as Spotted Elk
Hudson's Bay (1940) as Chief
Susannah of the Mounties (1939) as Chief (uncredited)
Custer's Last Stand (1936) as Medicine Man
The Last of the Mohicans (1932) as Huron Warrior (uncredited)
Too Many Girls (1940) as Chief
Las Vegas Nights (1941) as Indian
The Farmer Takes a Wife (1935) as Indian
Mantrap (1926) as Indian (uncredited)
Hills of Old Wyoming (1937) as Chief Big Tree

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What movies or TV shows is Chief John Big Tree best known for?

Chief John Big Tree is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Stagecoach (1939), She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949), Devil's Doorway (1950), La Télé des Inconnus (1990).

When and where was Chief John Big Tree born?

Chief John Big Tree was born on June 2, 1877 in Buffalo, New York, USA.

How many credits does Chief John Big Tree have?

Chief John Big Tree has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1925 to 1950.

What is Chief John Big Tree's background in cinema and television?

Chief John Big Tree was born on June 2, 1877 in Buffalo, New York, as Isaac Johnny John. He was an actor, known for She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949), Drums Along the Mohawk (1939) and Devil's Doorway (1950). He died on July 6, 1967 in Onondaga Indian Reservation, New York. One of three men who posed for artist James Fr...