Chief Thundercloud

Chief Thundercloud

Known For

Acting

Born

April 12, 1899

Died

December 1, 1955 (aged 56)

Birthplace

Santa Cruz County, Arizona

Biography

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.