Chosen by People magazine as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the world. [1991]
Convicted on counts of failure to pay child support in Lincoln, Nebraska. Sentenced to five years probation, community service. [22 June 1999]
He had a daughter, Jade Mesa-Grant, born 11th July 1982 and died 26th June 2000.
He has a daughter, Regina.
Is of the Omaha Tribe.
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.