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Chief Yowlachie (August 15, 1890 – March 7, 1966), also known as Daniel Simmons; was a Native American actor from the Yakama tribe in the U.S. state of Washington, known for playing supporting roles and bit parts in numerous films.
Chief Yowlachie. Actor: Red River. Chief Yowlachie was born in Kitsap County, Washington, and later lived with his family on the Yakima Indian Reservation. Although he was not enrolled in the Yakima Nation, his parents John W. Simmons and Lucy Riddle both had Puyallup heritage and owned allotted land on the Yakima reservation.
Chief Yowlachie. Actor: Red River. Chief Yowlachie was born in Kitsap County, Washington, and later lived with his family on the Yakima Indian Reservation. Although he was not enrolled in the Yakima Nation, his parents John W. Simmons and Lucy Riddle both had Puyallup heritage and owned allotted land on the Yakima reservation.
Jul 19, 2021 · A tribute to the late Native American actor Chief Yowlachie. He was born Daniel Simmons and began his career as an opera singer.
Chief Yowlachie, born Daniel Simmons, was a Native American actor who appeared in many films and TV shows, such as The Lone Ranger and The Virginian. He also played Geronimo in Stories of the Century and The Great Chief in The Tall Manitoba.
Chief Yowlachie is known as an Actor. Some of his work includes Red River, Winchester '73, Yellow Sky, The Paleface, The Painted Hills, Canyon Passage, Hollywood or Bust, and A Ticket to Tomahawk.
The event advertised chiefs from "a score of different tribes" and entertainment from a performer named White Bird. 1 White Bird (Mary Simmons) arrived in Hollywood as a performer in 1924 and shortly thereafter married Chief Yowlachie (Daniel Simmons), a Yakama actor whose career spanned five decades. 2 The two became key figures in the Native ...
