Rodney was almost cut from Dances with Wolves (1990) 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.
Chosen by People magazine as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People
in the world. (1991)
Is of the Omaha Tribe and was raised on the Omaha Reservation in Nebraska.
He had a daughter, Jade Mesa-Grant, born 11th July 1982 and died 26th
June 2000.
He has a daughter, Regina.
Convicted on counts of failure to pay child support in
Lincoln, Nebraska. Sentenced to five years probation, community
service. (June 22, 1999)