Jesse Cornplanter

Jesse Cornplanter
Jesse Cornplanter making a ceremonial mask, Tonawanda Community House, Tonawanda, New York. Photographed in 1940.
Born	Hayonhwonhish (1889-09-16)September 16, 1889 Cattaraugus Reservation, NY
Died	March 18, 1957(1957-03-18) (aged 67) Genesee, NY
Occupation	Actor, Author, Artist, Craftsman, Keeper of Seneca Culture
Citizenship	American
Subject	Seneca life, culture, and religion
Literary movement	Iroquois Realism
Notable works	Legends of the Longhouse, Iroquois Indian Games and Dances, collection SC12845 at the New York State Library, illustrated The Code of Handsome Lake
Relatives	Father Edward Cornplanter (Seneca name Sosondowah) Mother Nancy Jack

Jesse J. Cornplanter (September 16, 1889 – March 18, 1957) was an actor, artist, author, craftsman, Seneca Faithkeeper and World War I decorated veteran.^[1] He was the last male descendant of Cornplanter. He wrote books about the Iroquois and Seneca life. He wrote and illustrated Legends of the Longhouse (1938). He was the first Native American with a major role in a movie called Hiawatha.

1. ↑ Bartlett, Charles E. (10 July 1957). "Jesse J. Cornplanter" (PDF). New York State Archeological Association. The Bulletin. 10: 1–3. Retrieved July 18, 2019.