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
Jay Acovone over the TX Terminator in "". In 2016, he acted in the motion capture video game "Mafia III" (2K Games), playing the role of an Italian Mafia boss, Sal Marcano. Movies Television Video games Jay Acovone Jay Acovone (born August 20, 1955) is an American actor. Acovone was born in New York City. His family later moved to Mahopac, New York where his parents owned a dry-cleaning business. Acovone has over 100 credits to his name spanning four decades of work in film and television. His television appearances include "Search for Tomorrow" as Brian Emerson; "Beauty and the Beast" where