About Graham Greene and His Legacy
Early Life & Breakthrough
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Born in 1952 on the Six Nations Reserve in Ontario, Greene was of Oneida First Nations heritage.WikipediaVG
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He began his career in theatre during the 1970s before making his television debut in 1979 and entering film in 1983.WikipediaEW.com
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His defining moment came in 1990 with the film Dances with Wolves, earning him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.EW.comWikipediaThe Independent
Notable Roles
Greene had a prolific and versatile career, appearing in:
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The Green Mile, Maverick, Die Hard with a Vengeance
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The Twilight Saga, Thunderheart, Wind River, Molly’s Game, TransamericaEW.comWikipediaVGThe Independent
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Television credits include Northern Exposure, Longmire, Reservation Dogs, The Last of Us, Goliath, and more.EW.comThe IndependentThe Daily BeastTV Insider
Accolades & Honors
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Grammy Award, 2000 (Best Spoken Word Album for Children)
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Member of the Order of Canada, 2015
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Governor General’s Performing Arts Award for lifetime achievement, 2025
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Canadian Screen Award, 2024, for SeedsPeople.comThe Independent+1CFWE, Alberta’s Best CountryCityNews Toronto
Impact and Remembrance
Greene was remembered by his agents and peers as “a great man of morals, ethics and character” and someone who served as a trailblazer for Indigenous representation in Hollywood.EW.comThe SunCityNews TorontoThe Independent
His passing leaves behind his wife of 35 years, Hilary Blackmore, their daughter Lilly Lazare-Greene, and grandson Tarlo.EW.comPeople.comVGWikipedia
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