Native American singer, vaudevillian, and actor.
Was the first Native American to sing major roles with the Metropolitan Opera. He made his debut with the company in the role of Hans in Weis-Leon's "The Polish Jew" on March 9, 1921, a role he repeated twice more. He also sang the role of Tonio in Leoncavallo's "I Pagliacci" and in three Sunday night concert performances during his two seasons with the company, 1920 - 1922.
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