Jay Silverheels (May 26, 1912 – March 5, 1980) was a Canadian Mohawk Indian actor. He was well known for his role as Tonto, the faithful American Indian companion of the Lone Ranger in a long-running American television series.

Death Date: March 5, 1980 (aged 67)
Occupation: Actor
Birth Date: May 26, 1912
Name: Jay Silverheels
Years Active: 1937–1979
Birthplace: Six Nations Indian Reserve, Brantford, Ontario, Canada
Place of Death: Calabasas, California, U.S.
Name At Birth: Harold J. Smith
Spouse: Mary Diroma (m. 1946–1980)
Name: Jay Silverheels
Known for: Tonto in The Lone Ranger
Location: Six Nations Indian Reserve, Brantford, Ontario, Canada

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