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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.
Filmography
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2008
Bunker Hill
Movie Mayor Tompkins
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2008
Bonnie & Clyde vs. Dracula
Movie Jake
- 2006
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2003
The Only Witness
Movie County Sheriff
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2002
I Don't Know Jack
Movie Self
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1999
Ride with the Devil
Movie Reverend Wright
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1998
Monday After the Miracle
Movie Dr. Charles Copeland
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1994
The Spirit of the Season
Movie Simms
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1993
A Matter of Justice
TV show
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1993
I Can Make You Love Me
Movie Captain Olson
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1993
Skylark
Movie Photographer (as Max Graham)
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1992
Article 99
Movie Captain
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1991
Sometimes They Come Back
Movie Chief Pappas
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1990
Back to Hannibal: The Return of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn
Movie Steve Carswell
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1990
Gypsy Angels
Movie Sergeant
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1983
The Sting II
Movie Tom (The Bartender)
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1977
Eraserhead
Movie The Boss
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1970
Angel Unchained
Movie Magician (as Neil Moran)