Chief Thundercloud
Actor

Chief Thundercloud Net Worth

Chief Thundercloud was a Cherokee actor and miscellaneous crew member born on April 12, 1899 in Arizona. He was the first of nine children born to Jesus and Tomaca Daniels and was educated at the University of Arizona at Tucson, where he excelled in academics and athletics. He worked in various roles such as a cattle rancher, rodeo performer, mining foreman, boxer, and guide before entering the film industry as a stuntman in 1929. He is best known for his role as Tonto in the serial The Lone Ranger (1938) and its sequel The Lone Ranger Rides Again (1939), as well as the title role of Paramount Pictures' Geronimo (1939). He passed away at the age of 56 following surgery for stomach cancer in Ventura County, California on November 30, 1955.
Chief Thundercloud is a member of Actor

Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actor, Miscellaneous Crew
Birth Day April 12, 1899
Age 120 YEARS OLD
Died On December 1, 1955(1955-12-01) (aged 56)\nVentura, California, U.S.
Birth Sign Taurus
Resting place Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale
Occupation Actor
Years active 1935–1955
Spouse(s) Frances Delmar

💰 Net worth

Born in 1899, Chief Thundercloud is renowned as an Actor and Miscellaneous Crew member within the entertainment industry. With his contributions spanning several decades, he has made a significant impact in the world of film and television. As of 2024, his net worth is estimated to range from $100K to $1M. Throughout his illustrious career, Chief Thundercloud has garnered both critical acclaim and substantial financial success, cementing his legacy as one of the significant figures in the industry.

Biography/Timeline

1899

Information available about Daniels is limited and vague. His application for a Social Security number lists his birth date as April 12, 1899, and his birthplace as Arizona. At various times he falsely claimed to be Cherokee and Creek.

1935

Although featured in a number of films, Daniels was uncredited in some films, such as Gun Smoke (1935), a film about a ranch defending itself from a flood of sheep. He also appeared in the first two parts of the serial Custer's Last Stand (1936), again uncredited.

1938

After working for some time as a stuntman and in bit parts, it was Daniels' portrayal of the character Tonto in the serial The Lone Ranger (1938) that was to be his legacy. This is perhaps where he gained the most recognition as a character actor." The same year he had a small villain-like role in the first part of Flaming Frontiers, a 15-part cliffhanger about murder and double cross. The following year Thundercloud reprised his role as the Lone Ranger’s sidekick in The Lone Ranger Rides Again.

1939

Daniels worked many jobs before becoming a stuntman, as a Cowboy on cattle ranches, as a miner, a rodeo performer, and tour guide, before he went to Hollywood to try his luck in acting. From there he graduated to character actor status. His title "Chief" was a Hollywood invention - a stage name. He had the title role in Geronimo (1939) and played Tonto in both Republic Lone Ranger serials, The Lone Ranger (1938) and The Lone Ranger Rides Again (1939).

1940

Throughout the 1940s Daniels continued to work as a character actor, maintaining the Chief Thundercloud persona. In most of the films in which he was featured, he played an antagonist opposing the white protagonist. For Example, in the film "Young Buffalo Bill" (1940) he played Akuna, a renegade Native American Chief who commits murder while working as a hired hand. In the film Renegade Girl (1946), he played the main villain, Chief Whitecloud, a vengeful antagonist with a vendetta against the protagonist's family.

1951

According to the Los Angeles Daily News, Daniels was fined $200 and sentenced to four years of probation in 1951 after he pleaded guilty to violating the Corporate Security Act. He was told to make restitution of $5625 to his victims after he had sold them shares in films without a permit. During his final years, he worked with other western actors, performing in live shows at the Corriganville Movie Ranch, now the Corriganville Regional Park, near Simi Valley, California.

1955

Victor Daniels died at age 56 following surgery for stomach cancer, in Ventura County, California, on November 30, 1955. He was survived by his wife, Frances Delmar, a former singer, and their two children, White Eagle and Lone Star. He was buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, Los Angeles. His last film role was in the John Wayne film "The Searchers" (1956), which was released after his death.

Some Chief Thundercloud images

About the author

Lisa Scholfield

As a Senior Writer at Famous Net Worth, I spearhead an exceptional team dedicated to uncovering and sharing the stories of pioneering individuals. My passion for unearthing untold narratives drives me to delve deep into the essence of each subject, bringing forth a unique blend of factual accuracy and narrative allure. In orchestrating the editorial workflow, I am deeply involved in every step—from initial research to the final touches of publishing, ensuring each biography not only informs but also engages and inspires our readership.