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Jack Big Head(1930-1993)

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Jack Big Head was born on 30 April 1930 in Beggs, Oklahoma, USA. He was an actor, known for Jim Thorpe -- All-American (1951), The Alaskans (1959) and Bonanza (1959). He was married to Joan Odiorne. He died on 28 April 1993 in Parker, Arizona, USA.
BornApril 30, 1930
DiedApril 28, 1993(62)
BornApril 30, 1930
DiedApril 28, 1993(62)
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Known for

Burt Lancaster and Phyllis Thaxter in Jim Thorpe -- All-American (1951)
Jim Thorpe -- All-American
6.9
  • Little Boy Who Walk Like Bear(as Jack Bighead)
  • 1951
Roger Moore in The Alaskans (1959)
The Alaskans
8.1
TV Series
  • Joe
  • Chilkoot(as Jack Bighead)
Bonanza (1959)
Bonanza
7.3
TV Series
  • Bear Dance
  • Tall Brave
  • Indian Brave
  • Indian Chief
John McIntire in Wagon Train (1957)
Wagon Train
7.6
TV Series
  • Minor Role
  • Stinking Bear
  • Indian

Credits

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  • Angie Dickinson and Glenn Ford in The Last Challenge (1967)
    The Last Challenge
    6.1
    • Indian (uncredited)
    • 1967
  • Daktari (1966)
    Daktari
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Berber (uncredited)
    • 1966
  • Bonanza (1959)
    Bonanza
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Bear Dance
    • Tall Brave
    • Indian Brave ...
    • 1963–1966
  • Laredo (1965)
    Laredo
    7.6
    TV Series
    • The 2nd Indian (as Jack Bighead)
    • 1966
  • John McIntire in Wagon Train (1957)
    Wagon Train
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Minor Role
    • Stinking Bear
    • Indian
    • 1963–1965
  • Fess Parker in Daniel Boone (1964)
    Daniel Boone
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Indian (uncredited)
    • 1964
  • James Drury, Doug McClure, and John McIntire in The Virginian (1962)
    The Virginian
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Indian Brave
    • 1963
  • Allan Lane, Alan Young, and Mister Ed in Mister Ed (1961)
    Mister Ed
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Sitting Bear (as Jack Bighead)
    • 1962
  • Sergeants 3 (1962)
    Sergeants 3
    5.9
    • Indian (uncredited)
    • 1962
  • Ty Hardin in Bronco (1958)
    Bronco
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Chotah
    • Indian
    • Gokli
    • 1959–1962
  • Cheyenne (1955)
    Cheyenne
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Grey Deer (as Jack Bighead)
    • 1961
  • Ten Who Dared (1960)
    Ten Who Dared
    5.4
    • Ashtishkel (uncredited)
    • 1960
  • Wayde Preston in Colt .45 (1957)
    Colt .45
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Indian (uncredited)
    • 1960
  • Roger Moore in The Alaskans (1959)
    The Alaskans
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Joe
    • Chilkoot (as Jack Bighead)
    • 1959–1960
  • Burt Lancaster and Phyllis Thaxter in Jim Thorpe -- All-American (1951)
    Jim Thorpe -- All-American
    6.9
    • Little Boy Who Walk Like Bear (as Jack Bighead)
    • 1951

Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • Jack Bighead
  • Height
    • 6′ 4″ (1.93 m)
  • Born
    • April 30, 1930
    • Beggs, Oklahoma, USA
  • Died
    • April 28, 1993
    • Parker, Arizona, USA
  • Spouse
    • Joan Odiorne1954 - April 23, 1993 (his death, 2 children)

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Jack was the head track and cross country coach at Katella High School in Anaheim, California.

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