Charles Soldani

Biography

Charles Leon Soldani was a Native American film and television actor born in Ponca City, Oklahoma, on June 1st, 1893. He began his acting career playing an Indian in the 1926 silent Western War Paint, later transitioning to talkies and securing his first credited role in 1939's The Pioneers. As a seasoned actor, Soldani frequently played an Indian warrior or chief, earning him the nickname "Chief Soldani."