Chief Yowlachie

Chief Yowlachie
Chief Yowlachie (right) with Gary Gray in a promotional poster for the 1951 film The Painted Hills
BornAugust 15, 1890
DiedMarch 7, 1966(1966-03-07) (aged 75)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Resting placeValhalla Memorial Park Cemetery in North Hollywood, California
NationalityNative American
Other namesDaniel Simmons (birth name)
Occupation(s)Actor, opera singer
SpouseLillian Simmons

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,[1] known for playing supporting roles and bit parts in numerous films. He is perhaps best known for playing Two Jaw Quo, Nadine Groot's assistant cook, in the classic 1948 Western Red River.

  1. ^ Katchmer, George A. (20 May 2015). A Biographical Dictionary of Silent Film Western Actors and Actresses. McFarland. p. 410. ISBN 978-1-4766-0905-8. Retrieved July 2, 2021.