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Graham Greene, Oscar-Nominated Oneida Actor, Dies at 73

Coverage centers on his Dances with Wolves legacy as outlets correct a false claim that he served in the U.S. Marine Corps.

Image via Orion Pictures 
Actor Graham Green in "Dances with Wolves." (Orion Pictures)

Overview

  • Greene’s death was confirmed by agent Gerry Jordan, who said the actor died of natural causes in Stratford, Ontario.
  • Kevin Costner posted an Instagram tribute praising Greene as “a master at work and a wonderful human being” and shared a scene from Dances with Wolves.
  • A fact-check by We Are The Mighty refuted widely repeated obituaries claiming Greene was a U.S. Marine, noting he was a Canadian citizen with no military service.
  • The Marine rumor appears to stem from a 2018 National Memorial Day Concert video where Greene honored Vietnam veteran Sgt. Bill Rider, which some outlets misread.
  • A member of the Oneida Nation with more than 200 screen credits, Greene earned an Oscar nomination for Dances with Wolves after intensively studying Lakota for the role.