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 for the profile which became the famous "Indian head nickel" or "buffalo nickel" minted 1913-1938. The other two were Chief Two Moons (of the Cheyenne) and Chief Iron Tail (of the Lakota Sioux). The image was reused for a special commemorative $50 gold piece in 2006--the USA's first 24k (pure gold) coin. Big Tree was a member of the Seneca Nation.
Chief John Big Tree has 49 screen credits in a career dating back to 1915. Their work is anchored in the Hopalong Cassidy Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Maintain the Right, The Desert's Toll, The Cactus Blossom. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
