Tonto the 11th episode of the radio show, which originated on the Detroit, Michigan, radio station WXYZ. Though he became well known as the Lone Ranger's friend, Tonto was originally created just so the Lone Ranger would have someone with whom to talk. Throughout the radio run (which spanned 21 years), with only a few exceptions, Tonto was played by American actor John Todd. Jay Silverheels portrayed the (arguably best-remembered version) in "The Lone Ranger" television series. This was the highest-rated television program on the ABC network in the early 1950s and its first true "hit". Ivan Naranjo, a Blackfoot/Southern Ute
Tom Wright (American actor) other four Sayles films include: "Passion Fish", "City of Hope", "Matewan" and "The Brother from Another Planet". Since then he co-starred in another Sayles feature, "Honeydripper". In 2000, Wright won the Best Actor Award at the Santa Monica Film Festival for his portrayal of John Shed in the indie film "Dumbarton Bridge". He has played roles on several television programs but is best known for playing Mr. Morgan, Yankees co-worker of character George Costanza (Jason Alexander) on "Seinfeld". Tom Wright (American actor) Harold Thomas Wright (born November 29, 1952) is an American television and theatre actor. Wright was born on