Gerrit Graham, the actor identified for his roles in The Phantom of Paradise (1974) and Star Trekdied. He was 76 years outdated.
The actor died Tuesday of lung illness and different well being problems in Rhinebeck, New York, based on Selection.
Born November 27, 1949, in New York, Graham skilled at Columbia College, the place he directed the college’s Columbia Gamers theater firm. He made his display debut in Brian De Palma’s second characteristic movie in 1968. Greetings.
Graham was greatest identified for his efficiency as glam rocker Beef in De Palma’s 1974 rock musical horror movie. The Phantom of Paradise. He additionally performed separate roles in Star Trek: Deep Area 9 And Star Trek: Voyager.
Through the years, Graham has had roles in movies equivalent to Beware! Gout (1972), Demon Seed (1977), Used vehicles (1980), Nationwide Lampoon Class Reunion (1982), TerrorVision (1986), Procuring heart to chop out (1986), Police Academy 6: Metropolis Beneath Siege (1989), CHUD II: Bud the CHUD (1989), The Little Mermaid (1989), Kid’s play 2 (1990), This boy’s life (1993), My daughter 2 (1994) and extra.
On tv, Graham appeared in episodes of Dynasty, Starsky and Hutch, Laverne and Shirley, Group A, The Dukes of Hazzard, The Twilight Zone, Saint-Ailleurs, Miami Vice, Dallas, Tales from the Crypt, The fantastic years, Seinfeld, Household issues, Babylon 5, Regulation and order and extra.
Additionally a author, Graham wrote two episodes of The Twilight Zone and wrote songs with Bob Weir of the Grateful Useless.