Graham Greene Dead at 73: Oscar-Nominated ‘Dances with Wolves’ Actor’s Life, Legacy, and Obituary
Graham Greene, that incredible Canadian actor who really shook things up for Indigenous folks in Hollywood with his raw, unforgettable roles, sadly left us on September 1, 2025. He was 73 and had been battling a long illness in a Toronto hospital. His work touched so many lives across movies, TV shows, and even stage plays—it’s hard to imagine the industry without him. His agent, Michael Greene (they weren’t related, by the way), put out this emotional statement, praising him as someone with rock-solid morals, ethics, and just an all-around great personality.
Michael’s words hit hard: “You’re finally free. Susan Smith’s waiting for you at heaven’s gates,” nodding to Graham’s old agent who’d passed away earlier. He came into the world on June 22, 1952, right in Ohsweken on Ontario’s Six Nations Reserve, and he always carried that Oneida Nation pride with him. Life started simple—his dad juggled jobs as a paramedic and maintenance guy—and acting wasn’t even on young Graham’s radar.
He bounced around doing whatever paid the bills, like being a roadie for bands, until fate stepped in. Not long ago, in an…
