Graham Greene Courtesy of Gerry Jordan Share on Facebook Share on X Share to Flipboard Send an Email Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Print the Article Post a Comment Graham Greene, the Oscar-nominated actor from Dances With Wolves, died Monday of natural causes in Stratford, Ontario, his rep told The Hollywood Reporter. He was 73. Born on June 22, 1952, in Ohsweken on the Six Nations Reserve and a graduate of the Centre for Indigenous Theatre Program in 1974, the Canadian actor made his small-screen debut on the 1979 Canadian drama series The Great Detective and film debut in Running Brave (1983). However it was his role as Kicking Bird in the 1990 film Dances With Wolves that earned him a best supporting actor Oscar nomination. Out of its 12 nominations, Dances with Wolves won seven, including one for best picture. Related Stories TV Randy Boone, Actor on 'The Virginian,' Dies at 83 News Mark Knoller, Former CBS News White House Correspondent, Dies at 73 The film launched Graham's career to new heights; he had performances in more than 200 film and television productions and starring roles at the Stratford Festival. His other best-known films included Maverick (1994), Die Hard With a Vengeance (1995), The Green Mile (1999), The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009) and Aaron Sorkin's Molly's Game (2017). He also starred in Thunderheart (1992) opposite Val Kilmer, Transamerica (2005), Wind River (2017) and on the FX series Reservation Dogs. Most recently, Graham starred in the Tyler Sheridan series 1883 and Tulsa King. Throughout his career, Graham received numerous accolades including several Gemini's, a Grammy and was the recipient of the Earle Grey Lifetime Achievement Award. He was bestowed an honorary doctor of law degree in June 2008 from Sir Wilfred Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontario which was near the Oneida Reserve where he is from. Graham was also the recipient of the Order of Canada and the Governor General's Award. Details regarding a remembrance celebration are expected to be shared in the coming days. THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day Subscribe Sign Up Venice Film Festival 2025 Dwayne Johnson's 'The Smashing Machine' Delivers TKO at Venice World Premiere, 15-Minute Ovation The Fien Print 'Lost in the Jungle' Review: 'Free Solo' Directors Capably Tackle a Remarkable Tale of Survival in the Amazon for Nat Geo Telluride 2025 Telluride: 'Jay Kelly' Team on Clooney and Stardom, Sandler's Soulful Turn and Crudup's Crazy Scene Venice Film Festival Amanda Seyfried in Tears, Does Shaker Dance After 'Testament of Ann Lee' World Premiere at Venice Film Festival Venice Film Festival 2025 'The Smashing Machine' Review: Dwayne Johnson Delivers the Blows as a Tormented Fighter in Benny Safdie's Gritty and Downbeat MMA Flick Venice Film Festival 2025 'Kim Novak's Vertigo' Review: Doc Tribute to an Icon of Hollywood's Golden Age Crosses the Line From Loving to Fawning Venice Film Festival 2025 Dwayne Johnson's 'The Smashing Machine' Delivers TKO at Venice World Premiere, 15-Minute Ovation The Fien Print 'Lost in the Jungle' Review: 'Free Solo' Directors Capably Tackle a Remarkable Tale of Survival in the Amazon for Nat Geo Telluride 2025 Telluride: 'Jay Kelly' Team on Clooney and Stardom, Sandler's Soulful Turn and Crudup's Crazy Scene Venice Film Festival Amanda Seyfried in Tears, Does Shaker Dance After 'Testament of Ann Lee' World Premiere at Venice Film Festival Venice Film Festival 2025 'The Smashing Machine' Review: Dwayne Johnson Delivers the Blows as a Tormented Fighter in Benny Safdie's Gritty and Downbeat MMA Flick Venice Film Festival 2025 'Kim Novak's Vertigo' Review: Doc Tribute to an Icon of Hollywood's Golden Age Crosses the Line From Loving to Fawning