'Dances With Wolves' Star Graham Greene Passes Away at 73!

The world of film and television is mourning the loss of Graham Greene, the prolific Canadian First Nations actor whose career spanned decades and broke barriers for Indigenous representation in Hollywood. Greene, who earned an Academy Award nomination for his powerful role in the 1990 epic Dances with Wolves, passed away at the age of 73 after a long illness.

 

 

A Career Defined by Groundbreaking Roles

 

Born on the Six Nations Reserve in Ontario, Canada, in 1952, Graham Greene's journey to the big screen was a testament to his dedication. After working in various odd jobs, he found his calling on the stage, performing in professional theaters in Canada and England by the 1970s.

 

His breakout role came as "Kicking Bird" in Kevin Costner's critically acclaimed film Dances with Wolves. His portrayal of the wise and kind Lakota holy man earned him an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor, a historic achievement that helped pave the way for other Indigenous performers. The role cemented his place in film history and showcased his ability to bring nuance and depth to his characters.

 

Throughout his career, Greene appeared in more than 180 film and television projects. His notable filmography includes memorable roles in movies like Thunderheart, Die Hard with a Vengeance, Maverick, and The Green Mile. He also had a successful television career, with recent appearances in shows such as Reservation Dogs, The Last of Us, and Taylor Sheridan's series 1883 and Tulsa King.

 

 

Honoring a Legacy

 

Greene's contributions to the arts were widely recognized. He was appointed a Member of the Order of Canada in 2015 and received a star on Canada's Walk of Fame. In the year of his passing, he was awarded the Governor General's Performing Arts Award for lifetime achievement.

 

His death was confirmed by his agent, who stated that Greene passed away peacefully in a Toronto hospital after battling an extended illness. He is survived by his wife, Hilary Blackmore, and his daughter. Graham Greene's legacy lives on in his extensive body of work and in the trail he blazed for Indigenous actors, inspiring a new generation to share their stories on screen.

 

 

 

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