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Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
September 2, 1941
Died
October 27, 2011 (age 70)
Place of Birth
USA
Also Known As
Max Graham
Neil Moran
T. Max Graham
Biography
Actor Neil Graham Moran, born on September 2, 1941, in Kansas City, Missouri, was known for his distinctive voice and ability to portray diverse characters, including reverends, magicians, and politicians. He is best remembered for his roles as 'Fat Charlie' in the "Adam-12" episode "Who Won?" (1972), 'The Boss' in David Lynch's horror film "Eraserhead" (1977), and 'Chief Pappas' in the television film "Sometimes They Come Back" (1991), based on a Stephen King story.
Moran began his career in local theatre before transitioning to film and television, debuting as a 'Magician' in "Angel Unchained" (1970). His credits include films like "The Sting II" (1983), "Kansas" (1988), and "The Only Good Indian" (2009). He also appeared in various television shows, including "The Bill Cosby Show" and "The Burden of Proof" mini-series. His last film role was in "Mrs. Brumett's Garden" (2009). Throughout his career, he performed in stage productions and commercial advertisements while actively participating in community theatre in Kansas City. During his life, he used the names Max Graham and Neil Moran.
Known For

Film
Eraserhead
The Boss
1977

Film
Ride with the Devil
Reverend Wright
1999

Film
Article 99
Captain
1992

Film
Sometimes They Come Back
Chief Pappas
1991

Film
The Only Witness
County Sheriff
2003

Film
I Can Make You Love Me
Captain Olson
1993

Film
The Sting II
Tom (The Bartender)
1983

Film
Skylark
Photographer (as Max Graham)
1993

Film
Gypsy Angels
Sergeant
1990

Film
Monday After the Miracle
Dr. Charles Copeland
1998

Film
Angel Unchained
Magician (as Neil Moran)
1970

Film
I Don't Know Jack
Self
2002

Film
Ambrose Bierce: Civil War Stories
2006
Film
The Spirit of the Season
Simms
1994

Film
Bonnie & Clyde vs. Dracula
Jake
2008
Filmography
2008FilmBonnie & Clyde vs. Draculaas Jake2006FilmAmbrose Bierce: Civil War Stories2003FilmThe Only Witnessas County Sheriff2002FilmI Don't Know Jackas Self1999FilmRide with the Devilas Reverend Wright1998FilmMonday After the Miracleas Dr. Charles Copeland1994FilmThe Spirit of the Seasonas Simms1993FilmI Can Make You Love Meas Captain Olson1993FilmSkylarkas Photographer (as Max Graham)1992FilmArticle 99as Captain1991FilmSometimes They Come Backas Chief Pappas1990FilmGypsy Angelsas Sergeant1983FilmThe Sting IIas Tom (The Bartender)1977FilmEraserheadas The Boss1970FilmAngel Unchainedas Magician (as Neil Moran)