'Phantom of the Paradise' Actor Was 76
Deadline • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Gerrit Graham, known for his roles in "Phantom of the Paradise" and "Star Trek," has died at age 76 due to lung disease and other health complications in Rhinebeck, NY.
- Born in New York City in 1949, Graham trained at Columbia University and made his film debut in Brian De Palma's 1968 movie "Greetings."
- He gained recognition for his role as glam rocker Beef in De Palma’s 1974 rock musical horror "Phantom of the Paradise" and appeared in "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" and "Star Trek: Voyager."
- Graham had a diverse career with roles in numerous films such as "Beware! The Blob," "Child’s Play 2," and "This Boy’s Life," as well as TV appearances on shows like "Seinfeld," "Miami Vice," and "Law & Order."
- In addition to acting, Graham was a writer who contributed episodes to "The Twilight Zone" and collaborated on songs with Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir.
