Rino Thunder

Biography

Date of Birth: 29 October, 1934 Date of Death : 27 September 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 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