Manuel Seferino Candeleria
Aka Rino Thunder, Ute Nation, Sahwachee, CO
October 29, 1934 - September 27, 2003
Following a lengthy illness it is with deep sadness to announce the passing of Manuel Candeleria aka Rino Thunder (Ute) on September 27, 2003 at Bellevue Hospital in New York City. A long-time resident of New York City, on the Lower East Side, Rino was one of the first successful contemporary Native American actors. Rino broke ground as a Native American playing many non-traditional and diverse roles in film, television and video and was especially popular
… More in Europe where as an actor, he was specifically requested. As Rino's friends, we will miss him. Services will be arranged in NYC for peers, friends, and family. His contribution to contemporary Native American cinema will never be forgotten. - Friends of Rino
Film
· 7th Street (2002)
· Fresh Kill (1994)
· Geronimo: An American Legend (1993)
· Beyond the Law (1992)
· Hot Shots! (1991)
· Power (1986)
· Wolfen (1982)
Television
· Miracle in the Wilderness 1992
· Invisible Thread Penn & Teller 1987
· Three Sovereigns For Sarah - American Playhouse 'John The Indian' 1985
· Stone Pillow Starring Lucille Ball 1985
· Dance in America 'Song For Dead Warriors' - Narrator (Emmy Award) 1984
· Johnny Appleseed And The Frontier Within - 'Shamen' (Emmy Award) 1983
· Leatherstocking Tales - Singing Bear (Emmy Award: Outstanding Childrens' Anthology/Dramatic Programming) 1982
Soaps (TV)
· One Life To Live 'Joe Hawk'
· Another World
· As The World Turns
Commercials
· MCI 'Family Affair' 1991
· Pinguino De Longhi 'Orso, Di Orso Grigio' Principal (filmed in Spain, shown in Italy) 1990
· Bazooka Bubblegum 'Bazerk' 1989-1991
· RCA Dimensia 'Experience' 1989
· I Love NY 'Summer/Fall' 1987
· Subaru Of America 1986
· General Foods 'Log Cabin' 1976
And many more
Foreign Films, Too Many To List
Radio
· First Person America: Voices From The 30's/ Smoke and Steel WGBH 1983
· The Bleeding Man Narrator ZBS 1982
