Iron Eyes Cody

Birth Name:

Espera Oscar DeCorti

Birth Place:

Gueydan, Louisiana, United States

Profession

Actor, Costume department

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

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