Canadian Actor Graham Greene, Known for ‘Dances with Wolves’, Passes Away at 73

Graham Greene, the acclaimed Canadian actor best known for his role as Kicking Bird in the 1990 film ‘Dances With Wolves,’ has passed away at the age of 73. His death was confirmed by his manager, Gerry Jordan, who stated that he passed peacefully from natural causes. Greene was a member of the Oneida Nation and had a diverse early career as a draftsman, civil technologist, and steelworker before transitioning to acting in the 1970s. He gained international fame for his performance in ‘Dances With Wolves,’ for which he earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. Greene’s other notable roles included performances in ‘Thunderheart’ (1992), ‘The Green Mile’ (1999), and ‘Wind River’ (2017). Over the years, Greene received numerous accolades, including the Earle Grey Award for Lifetime Achievement and induction into the Order of Canada in 2016. His work as an actor, particularly in roles portraying Indigenous characters, cemented his place as a trailblazer in Canadian cinema. Greene’s legacy will continue to influence future generations of actors, particularly in representing Indigenous stories and culture in mainstream media.