Starting as a lacrosse star in Canada, Jay Silverheels transitioned that into an acting career. As Tonto, he broke barriers for Indigenous actors and then spent the rest of his life working to help Indigenous actors in Hollywood.

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More Than Tonto: Jay Silverheels