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 Wilkison since 2006, and was in the final cast, playing Gordon and others. He was also a Mark and Roger understudy. From 2014 to 2015, Wilkison played Pete Collins on "Nashville". He also played Colin McNichol on "Younger" from 2016 to 2017. Other TV roles include Hank on "Rescue Me" (2006), Gregg Robinson on "Law & Order" (2006), Terry on "Nurse Jackie" (2009), and Colin on "The Blacklist" in 2018. Wilkison a member of P-unit in the Smirnoff Raw Tea commercial. Jay Wilkison John Norton "Jay" Wilkison (born March 10, 1978) is an American movie, television and stage actor. Wilkison was