Chief Tahachee facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Chief Tahachee
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| Born | March 4, 1904 James Mill, Arkansas, U.S.
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| Died | June 9, 1978 (aged 74) San Gabriel, California, U.S.
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| Resting place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Covina Hills, Covina, California |
| Occupation | Actor, author |
Chief Tahachee, whose real name was Jeff Davis Cypert, was an interesting person who lived from 1904 to 1978. He was an actor, a writer, and a performer in vaudeville shows. Vaudeville was a type of entertainment with many different acts. He also said he was a descendant of the Old Settler Cherokee people.
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A Life in Entertainment
Chief Tahachee had a long career in Hollywood. He worked as an actor, a stuntman, and an extra in many films. An extra is someone who appears in the background of a movie. His films were made from the 1920s all the way to the 1960s.
From Silent Films to Sagas
He appeared in many types of movies. These included exciting westerns, mysterious film noir movies, and serious drama films. He also acted in big historical stories. His very first movie was a silent film called The Last of the Mohicans. He was only 16 years old when he appeared in this movie in 1920.
Vaudeville and Stage Work
Before and during his film career, Chief Tahachee also performed on stage. He was a vaudeville performer. Vaudeville shows were popular in the early 1900s. They featured many different acts like singing, dancing, comedy, and magic.
Chief Tahachee the Author
Besides acting, Chief Tahachee was also a writer. He wrote four books during his life. These books shared his thoughts and stories.
His Published Works
His first book was Poems of Dreams, published in 1942. This book was very popular. He even renewed its copyright in 1972. This means he made sure he still owned the rights to his work.
His other books included:
- Drifting Sands (published in 1950)
- An American Indian Climb Toward Truth & Wisdom (published in 1955)
- The Rough and Rowdy Ways of an American Indian Cowboy (published in 1957)
These books show his different interests. They covered poetry, wisdom, and stories about being an American Indian cowboy.
Personal Life
Chief Tahachee was married to Dorothy Lear Evelyn Teters Cypert. She was also known as "Princess Neowana." She was a poet and worked as a film extra in Hollywood, just like him. Chief Tahachee had ten children. He passed away on June 9, 1978, in San Gabriel, California. He was 74 years old.
