‘Phantom of the Paradise,’ ‘Used Cars’ Actor Was 77
hollywoodreporter.com • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Gerrit Graham, a character actor known for roles in Brian De Palma films like Phantom of the Paradise and for co-writing the Grateful Dead song “Victim or the Crime,” has died at age 77 due to complications from lung disease.
- Graham’s notable film roles included parts in Cannonball!, Demon Seed, Pretty Baby, Used Cars, and Child’s Play 2, as well as TV appearances on Dallas, The Critic, and various popular series such as Seinfeld and Star Trek: Voyager.
- He made his onscreen debut in De Palma’s Greetings (1968) and was recognized for his role as the glam rock star Beef in Phantom of the Paradise (1974), reuniting with De Palma in Home Movies (1979).
- Beyond acting, Graham contributed as a screenwriter to projects including the rebooted Twilight Zone, Oliver & Company, and The Little Mermaid, and co-wrote a short film with his brother.
- Born in New York in 1948 and raised in multiple cities, Graham attended Columbia University where he managed the theater company alongside De Palma; he is survived by his two sons and grandchildren.
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