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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.
- January 1, 1
- Yakima Indian Reservation, Washington, USA
- January 1, 1
- 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
Chief Yowlache, Yakima Tribe, 1926. PURCHASE. View the full e.o. hoppé online archive.
Chief Yowlachie's real name was Daniel Simmons but he was AKA Daniel Yowlatchie. He was born in Kitsap County, Washington in 1891 and his Native American heritage was Puyallup. His film work began in the mid 1920s, portraying Native Americans in silent oaters starring Tim McCoy and Ken Maynard ... and he was still working circa 1960.
The event advertised chiefs from "a score of different tribes" and entertainment from a performer named White Bird. 1 White Bird (Mary Simmons) arrived in Hollywood as a performer in 1924 and shortly thereafter married Chief Yowlachie (Daniel Simmons), a Yakama actor whose career spanned five decades. 2 The two became key figures in the Native ...
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.
