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Chief John Big Tree

Chief John Big Tree is known for Stagecoach (1939), She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949), Lost Horizon (1937).

Biography

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.

Questions about Chief John Big Tree

How many Chief John Big Tree films are in the catalogue?

The CineQuiz catalogue has 30 films with Chief John Big Tree, from 1917 to 1950.

What is the best rated Chief John Big Tree film?

The best rated Chief John Big Tree film in the catalogue is Stagecoach (1939), rated 7.6.

What was the first Chief John Big Tree film?

The first Chief John Big Tree film in the catalogue is The Iron Horse, from 1925.

Who has Chief John Big Tree worked with the most?

In the catalogue, Chief John Big Tree shares the most credits with John Ford (4 films), Francis Ford (3 films) and John Carradine (3 films).

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Known for

Full filmography

49 films — 30 in the catalogue

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