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Iron Eyes Cody Biography
Birth Name:Espera Oscar DeCorti
Birth Place:Gueydan, Louisiana, United States
Profession Actor, Costume department
Fast Facts
- Received a star on the Palm Springs Walk of Fame in 1999
- In 1984, he became the recipient of a Golden Boot Award
- Was the younger brother of fellow screen actor J․W․ Cody
- Although frequently presenting himself as an advocate for Native American causes, he did not possess a Native heritage
- Was best known for frequently portraying Native American characters
- Was featured in the 1988 Joni Mitchell song "Lakota․"
- Was featured shedding a single tear in the 1971 "Keep America Beautiful" advertisement