Clayton Moore

Achievement: 
The Lone Ranger
Bio: 

Clayton Moore (September 14, 1914-1999) - Born Jack Carlton Moore, Clayton started show biz at a young age as a circus performer, even performing at the 1934 Worlds Fair.  After modeling and working as a stuntman for B movies, Moore donned the Lone Ranger mask when the show made the move from radio to television. He continued with the show for its entire run, save one year because of a contract dispute. Even after the show ended, Moore continued make appearances as the Lone Ranger saying "I will continue wearing the white hat and black mask until I ride up into the big ranch in the sky." Photo Credit: Clayton Moore as the Lone Ranger.” 1940s ca., Arcade card, #2002.203.2.1188, John Zeransky Collection, Dickinson Research Center, National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, Oklahoma City, OK.

CPS Schools Attended: 
Hayt Elementary
Sullivan Jr. High School
Senn High School