

Chief John Big Tree
Known for exceptional acting in global cinema.
Profession
Acting
Birthday
2 Jun 1877
Age
149 Years
Born In
Buffalo, New York, USA
Total Projects
49
Years Active
35 Yrs
Avg Rating
6.9 ★
Overview
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 Fraser...
Known For
Filmography

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Devil's Doorway
Devil's Doorway
as Thundercloud

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She Wore a Yellow Ribbon
She Wore a Yellow Ribbon
as Chief Pony That Walks

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Las Vegas Nights
Las Vegas Nights
as Indian

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Western Union
Western Union
as Chief Spotted Horse

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Hudson's Bay
Hudson's Bay
as Chief

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North West Mounted Police
North West Mounted Police
as Blue Owl (uncredited)

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Too Many Girls
Too Many Girls
as Chief

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Brigham Young
Brigham Young
as Big Elk

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Maintain the Right
Maintain the Right
as Chief

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Destry Rides Again
Destry Rides Again
as Indian in Saloon (uncredited)

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Drums Along the Mohawk
Drums Along the Mohawk
as Blue Back

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The Oregon Trail
The Oregon Trail
as Spotted Elk

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Susannah of the Mounties
Susannah of the Mounties
as Chief (uncredited)

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Stagecoach
Stagecoach
as Indian Scout (uncredited)

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The Girl of the Golden West
The Girl of the Golden West
as Indian Chief in Prologue

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Prairie Thunder
Prairie Thunder
as Indian (uncredited)

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Hills of Old Wyoming
Hills of Old Wyoming
as Chief Big Tree

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Lost Horizon
Lost Horizon
as Porter (uncredited)

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Maid of Salem
Maid of Salem
as Indian Man (Uncredited)

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The Bold Caballero
The Bold Caballero
as Tavern Indian (uncredited)

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The Adventures of Frank Merriwell
The Adventures of Frank Merriwell
as Indian John

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Custer's Last Stand
Custer's Last Stand
as Medicine Man

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The Singing Vagabond
The Singing Vagabond
as Chief White Eagle (uncredited)

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The Farmer Takes a Wife
The Farmer Takes a Wife
as Indian

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Wheels of Destiny
Wheels of Destiny
as Chief War Eagle

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King of the Arena
King of the Arena
as Circus Indian

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The Telegraph Trail
The Telegraph Trail
as Indian Chief (uncredited)

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The Golden West
The Golden West
as Indian (uncredited)

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The Last of the Mohicans
The Last of the Mohicans
as Huron Warrior (uncredited)

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Red Fork Range
Red Fork Range
as Chief Barking Fox

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The Big Trail
The Big Trail
as Indian (uncredited)

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Sioux Blood
Sioux Blood
as Crazy Wolf

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The Overland Telegraph
The Overland Telegraph
as Medecine Man

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Wyoming
Wyoming
as An Indian

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Spoilers of the West
Spoilers of the West
as Red Cloud

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Painted Ponies
Painted Ponies

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The Frontiersman
The Frontiersman
as Grey Eagle

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Winners Of The Wilderness
Winners Of The Wilderness
as Chief Pontiac

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The Desert's Toll
The Desert's Toll
as Red Eagle

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Mantrap
Mantrap
as Indian (uncredited)

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The Frontier Trail
The Frontier Trail
as Chief Gray Wolf

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The Iron Horse
The Iron Horse
as Cheyenne Chief (uncredited)

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The Red Rider
The Red Rider
as Indian Chief

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The Huntress
The Huntress
as Otebaya

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The Primitive Lover
The Primitive Lover
as Chief Johnny Bluebottle

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The Avenging Arrow
The Avenging Arrow
as Modoc

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A Fight For Love
A Fight For Love
as Swift Deer

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The Spirit of '76
The Spirit of '76
as Gowah

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The Cactus Blossom
The Cactus Blossom
as Chegup