The first Indian actors

American Indian ActorsCharles 'Charlie' Stevens
1893-1964

Chief John Big Tree
1875?-1967

Chief Many Treaties
1874-1948

Rodd Redwing
1904-1971

Jay Silverheels
1912 or 1919-1980

Chief Thunderbird
1866-1946

Gertrude Chorre
1885-1972

Sonny Chorre
1914-1987

Chief Thunder Cloud
1899-1955

Chief Yowlachie
1891-1966

Monte Blue
1890-1963

James Francis 'Jim' Thorpe
1888-1953

Bill 'Billy' Wilkerson
1902-1966

John War Eagle

Nipo Strongheart
1891-1966

Arthur 'Artie' Ortego
1890-1960Comment:  Follow the link to see pictures of all these actors.

For more on the subject, see The Best Indian Movies.

Below:  Charles Stevens.