Florio, Andy.

Biography / Administrative History

Raven Grey Eagle, real name Andy Florio, was a musician, actor and stunt man. He portrayed Native Americans in numerous television roles. Though he was a convincing Native American, it is likely he was Italian American. He was also a professional drummer and played a Native American drummer for many television shows. The Native American culture interested him and he hand-crafted Native American clothing, tools and weapons. Often Raven Grey Eagle used these hand crafted items for props in his television roles.

From the guide to the Raven Grey Eagle Collection, 1958-1988, 1967-1970, (Autry National Center. Institute for the Study of the American West)