Oscar-Nominated Indigenous Actor Graham Greene Dies at 73

Graham Greene, the acclaimed Canadian Indigenous actor and member of the Oneida First Nation, passed away at age 73 in Stratford, Ontario. He was best known for his Oscar-nominated role as Kicking Bird in the 1990 film Dances With Wolves, which won seven Academy Awards including Best Picture. Over a career spanning nearly five decades, Greene appeared in numerous films such as The Green Mile, Maverick, Die Hard with a Vengeance, and Wind River, as well as television series like Echo, Longmire, and Reservation Dogs. Recognized for his contributions to the arts and Indigenous representation, Greene received multiple honors, including the Order of Canada, the Governor General’s Performing Arts Award, and a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame. He was celebrated as a trailblazer who helped bring Indigenous stories to mainstream cinema and was admired for his strong morals and character. Greene resisted relocating to major U.S. cities, choosing to remain in Canada throughout his career.