Graham Greene, best known for his role as Kicking Bird in Kevin Costner’s 1990 film Dances with Wolves, died Sunday at a Toronto hospital after a long illness. He was 73.
Over the course of his career, Greene amassed more than 180 acting credits, appearing in both film and television, most notably on the big screen in Thunderheart, The Green Mile, Die Hard with a Vengeance, Windtalkers, and Dances with Wolves, among other titles.
In addition to his film work, Greene had many television guest roles in series such as Murder, She Wrote, L.A. Law, North of 60, American Gods, Riverdale, 1883, and, most recently, Tulsa King.
Widely respected not only for his talent but also for his advocacy on behalf of Indigenous actors in Hollywood, colleagues remember Greene as a mentor and trailblazer who broke barriers for Indigenous representation in film and television. He was recognized for bringing authenticity and dignity to his portrayals of Indigenous characters and for mentoring younger actors navigating the industry.
In 2016, Greene received the Order of Canada. In 2021, he received a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame
He is survived by his wife, Hilary, his daughter Lilly Lazare-Greene and his grandson Tarlo.
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