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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.
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- Yakima Indian Reservation, Washington, USA
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- Los Angeles, California, USA
Chief Yowlachie. Actor: Red River. Chief Yowlachie was born in Kitsap County, Washington, and later lived with his family on the Yakima Indian Reservation.
- August 15, 1891
- March 7, 1966
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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. He started his career in film in the '20s and made his career ...
How did Native actors negotiate their publicity and persona in studio Hollywood? This article examines the cases of Chief Yowlachie (Yakama actor Daniel Simmons) and other Native actors who used their personas to critique and influence their onscreen roles.
Sep 2, 2008 · Native American actor Chief Yowlachie (pronounced "Yo-latchee") spent many years on stage as an opera singer, performing under his given name of Daniel Simmons. His film career began in the mid-1920s with feathered-headdress bits in such productions as Ella Cinders (1925).
