Hollywood Loses a Legend: Actor Graham Greene Dead at 73
Acclaimed Indigenous actor Graham Greene, known for 'Dances with Wolves' and 'The Green Mile', has passed away at 73. His legacy spans decades of groundbreaking performances in film and TV.
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Hollywood and the global arts community are mourning the loss of acclaimed actor Graham Greene, who passed away at the age of 73 after a battle with a serious illness. Greene, celebrated for his groundbreaking contributions to film and television, was recognized as one of the few Indigenous actors to achieve major success in Hollywood.
Born in 1952 on a reserve in Ontario, Canada, Greene was a member of the Oneida Nation and forged a path for Native actors in mainstream cinema. Over his career, he appeared in iconic films such as The Green Mile, Dances with Wolves, for which he received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor, A Bird of Prey, Die Hard 3, Cold Souls, Twilight 2, The Fixer, and The Big Game, among others.
Greene’s talent extended to television, with roles in popular series including The Last of Us, Riverdale, Tulsa King, 1883, American Gods, L.A. Lawyers, Being Erica, Exposed North, and Marvel Studios’ Echo. He had recently completed filming Ice Fall, a new feature set for release in the coming months.
Colleagues and fans alike remember Greene not only for his powerful performances but for his trailblazing role as a Native actor in Hollywood, breaking barriers and inspiring future generations.