Eagle Eye was an American actor who is best known for The Son of the Wolf, Lure of the Yukon, and Serenade. He was born in 1877 in Globe, Arizona, and passed away on January 17, 1927, in Los Angeles, California.
Personal and Family Life
Eagle Eye led a life that is not extensively documented, but he was known for his contributions to early cinema. He often portrayed Native American characters, which was a reflection of his heritage and helped to shape his on-screen persona.
Career
Eagle Eye’s acting career spanned from the early 1910s to the late 1920s, with a variety of roles in silent films. He gained recognition for his performances in films such as The Lamb and Wolves of the North, showcasing his ability to bring depth to his characters.
Death and Legacy
Eagle Eye died from a skull fracture due to a fight in 1927. His passing marked the end of a unique chapter in early American film history, where he contributed to the representation of Indigenous peoples in cinema.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Hop Smugglers | 1914-11-24 | |
| An Indian’s Loyalty | 1913-08-15 | The Indian |
| The Life of General Villa | 1914-05-09 | Villa’s servant |
| The Lamb | 1915-11-06 | Yaqui Indian Chief |
| A Bit of Blue Ribbon | 1913-01-04 | A Mexican Bandit |
| The Craven | 1912-04-18 | The Mexican |
| The Redemption of Red Rube | 1912-07-16 | Spotted Snake – the Indian |
| The Honor System | 1917-02-12 | Undetermined Role |
| Father and Son | 1912-01-15 | Sing Lee |
| The Fire Cat | 1921-02-01 | |
| Wolves of the North | 1921-04-16 | Massakee (as William Eagle Eye) |
| The Mystery of the Hindu Image | 1914-07-25 | 2nd Hindu |
| Kitty and the Cowboys | 1911-10-27 | Indian |
| A Dangerous Foe | 1913-05-29 | Ching Fow – the Chinese Man |
| Moonshine Molly | 1914-08-02 | Elmer Dawley |
| Sierra Jim’s Reformation | 1914-09-07 | One of Jim’s Gang |
| At Dawn | 1914-12-15 | |
| Serenade | 1921-08-01 | Juan |
| Sands of Fate | 1914-10-11 |