Chief Thundercloud
An image from Young Buffalo Bill, one of the productions that also features Chief Thundercloud.
Chief Thundercloud

Chief Thundercloud

April 12, 1899 — Santa Cruz County, Arizona

Victor Daniels (April 12, 1899 – December 1, 1955), known professionally as Chief Thundercloud, was an American character actor in Westerns. He is noted for being the first actor to play the role of Tonto, the Lone Ranger's Native-American companion, on the screen.

Colt .45

Colt .45

1950

Ambush

Ambush

1950

Hudson's Bay

Hudson's Bay

1941

Young Buffalo Bill

Young Buffalo Bill

1940

Buffalo Bill in Tomahawk Territory

Buffalo Bill in Tomahawk Territory

1952

Renegade Girl

Renegade Girl

1946

The Law Rides Again

The Law Rides Again

1943

Geronimo

Geronimo

1939