X Brands (July 24, 1927 – May 8, 2000), sometimes credited as Jay X. Brands, was an American actor of German ancestry known for his roles in television series and some films. His best known role was that of "Pahoo-Ka-Ta-Wah" ("Wolf who stands in water"), the shotgun-toting Indian companion on the 1958 CBS western series Yancy Derringer, with Jock Mahoney in the starring role.In 1956, Brands appeared in different roles in fifteen episodes of the syndicated western series, Judge Roy Bean, starring Edgar Buchanan, Jack Buetel, and Jackie Loughery.
July 24, 1927, Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Died
May 8, 2000, Northridge, Los Angeles, California, United States
Place Of Birth
Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Profession
Actor, Stunts
Spouse
Jean Dorothy Merriam (m. ?–1961)
Star Sign
Leo
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[on Jock Mahoney, with whom he co-starred in Yancy Derringer (1958)] Jocko was always there when you needed him. We were the greatest of friends. He was the greatest guy in the world. When I came on the show, he came up to me . . . he never stole scenes . . . our work together was the greatest. He loved everybody. I never heard this man put another man down. He was so beautiful.
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Fact
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Brands' unusual first name comes from his family's history. In the small town in Germany, where his ancestors had lived, there were two men named Jan Brands. One of them added the middle initial "X" to distinguish himself. He became known as "X" Brands, and the name was continued with his descendants in America. The family tradition was that no one could use the initial until the previous "X" had died.
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His best known role was that of "Pahoo-Ka-Ta-Wah" ("Wolf who stands in water"), the shotgun-toting Indian companion on Yancy Derringer (1958)..
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Of German ancestry.
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Brands' portrayals of American Indians earned praise for their authenticity. Brummett Echohawk, a spokesman for the Pawnee Indians, wrote a letter to Hollywood producers in which he commended Brands for his authentic performance and his ability at speaking the tribe's language.
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Sturdy-looking character actor who was best known for his part as an Indian on the Yancy Derringer (1958) series in the late 1950s. He often portrayed Indians on film and TV, although he was not one in real life.
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Beach Patrol
1979
TV Movie
1st Officer
Avalanche
1978
Marty Brenner
Bridger
1976
TV Movie
Crow Chief
Gunsmoke
1968-1975
TV Series
Renegade #1 / Red Willow / Chief / ...
Cannon
1973
TV Series
Louie Grey Wolf
Emergency!
1973
TV Series
Captain-Engine Co. 81
Santee
1973
Hook
Alias Smith and Jones
1972
TV Series
Roberts / Poker Player
Mission: Impossible
1972
TV Series
Barsi
Bearcats!
1971
TV Series
Mantano
Captain Apache
1971
The High Chaparral
1967-1970
TV Series
Nock-Ay-Del / Tularosa
Adam-12
1970
TV Series
Off. Sanchez
Here's Lucy
1970
TV Series
Lefty Logan
Here Come the Brides
1969
TV Series
Johnny Wolf
The Virginian
1964-1968
TV Series
Commanche Lookout / The 3rd Gunman / Raven Wing
Daniel Boone
1966-1968
TV Series
Spokesman / Tall Deer
Three Guns for Texas
1968
Randoe (uncredited)
Hondo
1967
TV Series
Coro / Indian Tracker
Custer
1967
TV Series
Red Wolf
The Monroes
1967
TV Series
Two Pipes
Iron Horse
1967
TV Series
Juanito
Shane
1966
TV Series
Young Brave
Laredo
1965-1966
TV Series
First Indian Chief / Randoe / Blue Dog
Beau Geste
1966
Vallejo
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
1966
TV Series
Indian
Branded
1965
TV Series
Red Arm
Bonanza
1965
TV Series
Sharp Tongue
Wagon Train
1958-1962
TV Series
Tulo / 1st Indian Brave / Indian Renegade Leader / ...
Yancy Derringer (1958-1959) as Pahoo-Ka-Ta-Wah / Pahoo / Pahoo-Ke-Ta-Wah
Judge Roy Bean (1956) as Ben Logan / Dallas / Dan Wiler / Daniels / Danning / George Hackett / Grad Grover / Henchman Buck / Henchman Curly / Hickey / Jim Brown / Klondike / Reverend Walter Cable / Stage Driver / Stage driver Jonas / Tyler
$1.5 Million
