Which actor voiced the Indian chief in the 1953 film?

Candy Candido voiced the Indian Chief in Disney’s 1953 animated film Peter Pan.

The Indian Chief is presented as the leader of Never Land’s Indigenous tribe and the father of Tiger Lily. The character appears in the film’s Never Land storyline, including the sequence involving Tiger Lily’s kidnapping and rescue.

Candido was an American radio performer, bassist, vocalist, and voice actor known for an exceptionally wide vocal range. His booming delivery made him a natural fit for the Chief, and he also performed in the film’s musical material connected with the tribe, including “What Made the Red Man Red?”

Candido’s Peter Pan role is often overshadowed by his later Disney work. He voiced one of Maleficent’s goons in Sleeping Beauty and the Captain of the Guard in Robin Hood, while also becoming widely known for his radio catchphrase on The Jimmy Durante Show. The film’s portrayal of Indigenous characters has since drawn criticism for stereotypes and outdated language.