Graham Greene, ‘Dances With Wolves’ Star, Dies At 73
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- Graham Greene died at 73 after a lengthy illness, confirmed by his representatives.
- Breakthrough: Kicking Bird in Dances With Wolves (1990), earning an Oscar nomination.
- Film and TV credits include The Green Mile, Maverick, Die Hard with a Vengeance, Reservation Dogs, The Last of Us, and Tulsa King.
- Recent honours include Canada’s Governor General’s Performing Arts Award (2024). North Shore News
- Survived by wife Hilary Blackmore and daughter Lilly Lazare-Greene. AP News
Graham Greene, the Canadian First Nations actor whose grounded warmth and quiet authority made him a fixture across film and television for nearly five decades, has died at 73 following a lengthy illness. News outlets and his representatives confirmed his passing late Monday, marking the loss of a performer whose visibility helped widen the path for Indigenous actors in mainstream stories. ABC NewsAP News
Greene’s breakthrough came as Kicking Bird in Dances With Wolves, a performance that earned him an Academy Award nomination and introduced millions to a character drawn with dignity rather than stereotype. He went on to a remarkably varied career, from The Green Mile, Maverick, and Die Hard with a Vengeance to acclaimed series including Reservation Dogs, The Last of Us, and Tulsa King—a body of work that showcased range without sacrificing cultural integrity.
Beyond the screen, Greene’s contributions were recognized at home with the Governor General’s Performing Arts Award in 2024. Tributes from colleagues and younger Indigenous artists emphasized how his presence—and insistence on authenticity—reshaped casting rooms and expectations. He is survived by his wife, Hilary Blackmore, and daughter, Lilly Lazare-Greene.
