Native American actor, Rodney Arnold Grant was born the 9th of March, 1959. After his biological parents abandoned him, his grandparents raised him from 6 months of age, up until 1982. Rodney has five adult children: three daughters from his ex-wife, all of which were raised by their mother, and two sons from previous relationships. He is now married to Lee-Anne. Over time, Rodney initially has performed in major motion pictures, as well as television appearances. One in particular CBS's _Stolen Women, Captured Hearts . Inasmuch as Rodney has proven to be eclectic in his acting ability, he can "play the part" in other genus as well. Rodney has other multitudinous ways in which he contributes to those in "need" -- especially the Native American Youth. For example, The Boys and Girls Club of Cheyenne country, South Dakota, where he is on the Board of Directors. At the present time, Rodney has taken an interim from acting to bestow his time to family, charities, and independent film making.
Chosen by People magazine as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the world.
Is of the Omaha Tribe and was raised on the Omaha Reservation in Nebraska.
(22 June 1999) Convicted on counts of failure to pay child support in Lincoln, Nebraska. Sentenced to five years probation, community service.
He has a daughter, Regina.
He had a daughter, Jade Mesa-Grant, born 11th July 1982 and died 26th June 2000.
Rodney was almost cut from Dances with Wolves because he was unable to learn the Lakota language. The casting director stepped in and worked extra hours, tutoring him to prevent him from being dropped to an extra in the film.
