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Veteran actor Graham Greene has passed away at the age of 73. His agent confirmed the sad news to The Hollywood Reporter. Greene was best known for his Oscar-nominated role in the film Dances With Wolves. He also appeared in numerous other major Hollywood productions throughout his decades-long career.

Key Points: Oscar-Nominated Actor Graham Greene Dies at Age 73

  • Earned Oscar nomination for Kicking Bird in Dances With Wolves
  • Appeared in Die Hard With a Vengeance and The Green Mile
  • Born on Six Nations Reserve in Canada
  • His longtime agent Susan Smith predeceased him in 2013
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Veteran actor Graham Greene passes away at 73

Dances With Wolves star Graham Greene passes away at 73. His agent confirms the news, remembering him as a man of "morals, ethics and character."

"He was a great man of morals, ethics and character and will be eternally missed - Michael Greene"

Los Angeles, September 2

Oscar-nominated actor Graham Green has passed away. He was 73.

The news of his demise was confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter (THR).

"He was a great man of morals, ethics and character and will be eternally missed," Greene's agent Michael Greene said in a statement to THR.

"You are finally free. Susan Smith is meeting you at the gates of heaven," referring to the actor's longtime agent, who died in 2013.

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, his portrayal of Kicking Bird in the 1990 film Dances With Wolves earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. The film received 12 Oscar nominations in total and went on to win seven, including Best Picture, as per The Hollywood Reporter.

His other projects include 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).

- ANI

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Rohit P
The Green Mile is one of my all-time favorite films. His performance was so powerful. Rest in peace, sir.
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Michael C
Another great talent gone too soon. His Oscar nomination was well-deserved. Hollywood has lost a true artist.
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Ananya R
I remember him from Twilight: New Moon! He brought such dignity to every role. Condolences to his family and friends.
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Sarah B
While he was undoubtedly talented, I wish mainstream media would highlight more Indigenous actors while they're still with us, not just after they're gone.
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Vikram M
What an incredible filmography! From Die Hard to The Green Mile - he elevated every project he was part of. Om Shanti 🕊️

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