Graham Greene, a trailblazing Canadian First Nations actor beloved for his authentic and powerful portrayals, has passed away at age 73. His death on September 1, 2025, in Stratford, Ontario, followed a prolonged illness, as confirmed by his Canadian agent Gerry Jordan and U.S. agent Michael Greene.

Born in Ohsweken on the Six Nations Reserve in 1952, Greene rose from humble beginnings—working as a welder, technician, and draftsman—to captivate audiences across stage, screen, and TV. He graduated from the Centre for Indigenous Theatre and made his screen debut with Running Brave (1983).

Greene earned international acclaim for his portrayal of Kicking Bird in Kevin Costner’s Dances With Wolves (1990), becoming one of the first Indigenous actors to receive an Academy Award nomination f

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