The man behind the iconic Crying Indian was not Native American
In short: Discover the surprising true identity of the actor behind one of history's most famous environmental advertisements.
The actor known to many as the 'Crying Indian' was Oscar 'Iron Eyes' Cody. Despite appearing as a Native American weeping over US pollution in a famous advertisement, Cody was born to Italian immigrants.
Cody enjoyed a prolific 64-year career, appearing in over 200 films and numerous television shows, often portraying Native American characters.
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