Chief Buffalo Child Long Lance

Chief Buffalo Child Long Lance

Canadian journalist, writer and actor (1890–1932)

Chief Buffalo Child Long Lance was a mixed race Native-American journalist, writer and film actor, believed today to be of Lumbee descent, who, for a time, became internationally prominent as a spokesman for Native American causes. He published an autobiography, purportedly based on his experience as the son of a Blackfoot chief. He was the first presumed Native American admitted to the Explorers Club in New York City.

Filmography in the catalog

Credited on 1 film (1930) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field.

Year ▲ Title CreatorLengthFormatColorSound
1930 The silent enemy Paramount ; American Museum of Natural History ; produced by Douglas Burden and William Chanler ; directed by H. P. Carver. 67 16mm B&W silent