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'Dance With Wolves': Through The Years With The Cast

Allvipp Newsroom / July 4, 2024 - 06:00 pm

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Kevin Costner

Kevin Costner ("Lieutenant Dunbar"):
Kevin Costner, an accomplished actor and filmmaker, played the lead role of "Lieutenant Dunbar." Known for his roles in iconic films like 'The Bodyguard' and 'Field of Dreams,' Costner continued to have a successful career post-'Dances with Wolves.' He ventured into directing with films like 'Waterworld' and 'Open Range,' solidifying his status as a Hollywood heavyweight.

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Kevin Costner

Kevin Costner ("Lieutenant Dunbar"):
Kevin Costner, an accomplished actor and filmmaker, played the lead role of "Lieutenant Dunbar." Known for his roles in iconic films like 'The Bodyguard' and 'Field of Dreams,' Costner continued to have a successful career post-'Dances with Wolves.' He ventured into directing with films like 'Waterworld' and 'Open Range,' solidifying his status as a Hollywood heavyweight.

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Mary McDonnell

Mary McDonnell ("Stands with a Fist"):
Mary McDonnell portrayed "Stands with a Fist," a white woman raised by the Sioux. McDonnell, an Oscar-nominated actress, went on to have a prolific career with notable performances in films like 'Passion Fish' and 'Independence Day.' She also gained widespread acclaim for her role in the TV series 'Battlestar Galactica.'

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Mary McDonnell

Mary McDonnell ("Stands with a Fist"):
Mary McDonnell portrayed "Stands with a Fist," a white woman raised by the Sioux. McDonnell, an Oscar-nominated actress, went on to have a prolific career with notable performances in films like 'Passion Fish' and 'Independence Day.' She also gained widespread acclaim for her role in the TV series 'Battlestar Galactica.'

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Graham Greene

Graham Greene ("Kicking Bird"):
Graham Greene, a First Nations actor, delivered a memorable performance as "Kicking Bird." Following 'Dances with Wolves,' Greene continued to showcase his talent in films such as 'Thunderheart' and 'The Green Mile.' He earned an Academy Award nomination for his role in 'Dances with Wolves.'

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Graham Greene

Graham Greene ("Kicking Bird"):
Graham Greene, a First Nations actor, delivered a memorable performance as "Kicking Bird." Following 'Dances with Wolves,' Greene continued to showcase his talent in films such as 'Thunderheart' and 'The Green Mile.' He earned an Academy Award nomination for his role in 'Dances with Wolves.'

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Rodney A. Grant

Rodney A. Grant ("Wind in His Hair"):
Rodney A. Grant, portraying the fierce Sioux warrior "Wind in His Hair," enjoyed success in both film and television after 'Dances with Wolves.' He appeared in films like 'Geronimo: An American Legend' and television series such as 'The X-Files' and 'Walker, Texas Ranger.'

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Rodney A. Grant

Rodney A. Grant ("Wind in His Hair"):
Rodney A. Grant, portraying the fierce Sioux warrior "Wind in His Hair," enjoyed success in both film and television after 'Dances with Wolves.' He appeared in films like 'Geronimo: An American Legend' and television series such as 'The X-Files' and 'Walker, Texas Ranger.'

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Floyd Westerman

Floyd 'Red Crow' Westerman ("Chief Ten Bears"):
Floyd 'Red Crow' Westerman, who played "Chief Ten Bears," had a multifaceted career as an actor, singer, and activist. Following the film, he continued to act in various movies and TV shows, including 'The Doors' and 'Dances with Wolves.' Westerman also used his platform to advocate for Native American rights.

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Floyd Westerman

Floyd 'Red Crow' Westerman ("Chief Ten Bears"):
Floyd 'Red Crow' Westerman, who played "Chief Ten Bears," had a multifaceted career as an actor, singer, and activist. Following the film, he continued to act in various movies and TV shows, including 'The Doors' and 'Dances with Wolves.' Westerman also used his platform to advocate for Native American rights.

'Dances with Wolves,' directed by Kevin Costner, is a celebrated 1990 epic Western film that tells the story of Lieutenant John J. Dunbar, a Union Army officer, who befriends a tribe of Lakota Sioux during the Civil War.

Critically Aclaimed Film

The film received critical acclaim for its portrayal of Native American culture and won seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director. Let's delve into the top 10 cast members from this cinematic masterpiece, exploring their careers and what happened to them after their involvement in 'Dances with Wolves.'

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