Chief John Big Tree

actor (1877-1967)

Chief John Big Tree (born Isaac Johnny John, June 2, 1877 – July 6, 1967) was a member of the Seneca nation and an actor. His acting career was from 1915 to 1950. He played Native Americans and chiefs of Native Americans in films. He played in many Western movies.[1][2]

Chief John Big Tree
Big Tree in Fighting Caravans (1931)
Born
Isaac Johnny John

(1877-06-02)June 2, 1877
Buffalo, New York City, U.S.
DiedJuly 6, 1967(1967-07-06) (aged 90)
OccupationActor
Years active1915–1950

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  1. "Chief John Big Tree". IMDb. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
  2. Matheson, Sue. The John Ford Encyclopedia. United States: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2019, p. 22.