Iron Eyes Cody (April 3, 1904 – January 4, 1999) was an actor born in Gueydan, Louisiana. He was born Espera De Corti, the son of Sicilian immigrants Francesca Salpietra and Antonio De Corti. In some of his earlest acting credits Iron Eyes Cody was listed as Tony de Corti. He was not born a Native American.