Iron Eyes Cody was indeed not Native American. While he famously portrayed Native Americans in Hollywood and was honored by the Native American community for his work, he was actually of Italian descent. His real name was Espera Oscar de Corti, and he was born to Italian immigrants.
Iron Eyes Cody was a well-known actor in Hollywood, often portraying Native American characters in films. He was particularly famous for his role as "The Crying Indian" in Keep America Beautiful commercials. However, his actual background was Italian.
He was the son of Sicilian immigrants.
In the 1990s, a journalist discovered that Cody was not of Native American descent, but Italian. This was confirmed through interviews with his family and historical records. Despite this revelation, Cody continued to present himself as a Native American, even after his true heritage was revealed.
He was recognized by the Native American community for his work and contributions to the film industry. He also dedicated himself to promoting Native American causes and traditions. He changed his name to Cody and adopted the persona of Iron Eyes to better fit the roles he sought in Hollywood.
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He sold himself short as just being an actor. He could've been a U.S. Senator.
ReplyDeleteWas his mother ever in Wyoming or the Dakotas?
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