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
Jerry Lambert (actor) Jerry Lambert (actor) Jerry Lambert (born August 8, 1957) is an American stage, film, and television actor and voiceover artist, best known for his work on the ABC sitcom, "Sons and Daughters", as well as commercials for companies including GEICO, Holiday Inn, Bridgestone, and playing a fictional Sony executive for the PlayStation brand named Kevin Butler. He has most recently appeared in commercials for Canadian restaurant chain, Boston Pizza. Lambert was born in Shelton, Washington. He graduated from Montesano High School in Montesano, WA in 1975. He graduated from Mt. Hood College near Portland, Oregon and from the American Academy