Graham Greene (Oneida Nation) was a trailblazing Indigenous actor who crafted diverse roles across genres, from TV to film. He brought depth and authenticity to roles that could have been stereotypes in less capable hands.On September 1st, the actor passed away in a Toronto hospital at the age of 73 after a long illness, leaving behind a legacy that helped change how Indigenous stories are told on screen. He was nominated for a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for Dances with Wolves.He said of the nomination, "I was standing in my bathrobe with a cup of coffee watching television in Ottawa. My wife and I had an apartment there. And they announced the Oscars, and my name came up, and the cup flipped over on its side. There's coffee pouring on the floor. My wife comes out and she says, 'You all right?' I said, 'I've just been nominated for an Oscar.' ... She said, 'Ah, sure, you were. Come on, get dressed, let's go to work'" (via Canada's Theatre Museum).At the time of his death, Greene had recently finished work on the Joel Kinnaman thriller Ice Fall.These five movies and TV shows showcase different facets of his legacy. Let us know which are your favorites.Dances with Wolves - YouTube www.youtube.com This is where most people first encountered Greene. His Academy Award-nominated role as Kicking Bird (Ziŋtká Nagwáka) in Kevin Costner's epic showcased his talents to audiences beyond his native Canada. While the movie has faced criticism for its "white savior"...
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