Gerrit Graham, Actor in ‘Phantom of the Paradise’ and Grateful Dead Collaborator, Dies at 77
Gerrit Graham, an actor, screenwriter, and songwriter known for his role in ‘Phantom of the Paradise’ and for co-writing a Grateful Dead song, has died at 77. His career began alongside Robert De Niro in early Brian De Palma films before hi
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Gerrit Graham, Actor in ‘Phantom of the Paradise,’ Screenwriter and Grateful Dead Collaborator, Dies at 77
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Gerrit Graham, an actor, screenwriter and songwriter who co-wrote a song for The Grateful Dead , died on Tuesday in Rhinebeck, N.Y. He was 77. He suffered from lung disease, among other ailments.
Graham began his career starring alongside Robert De Niro in early Brian de Palma films “Hi Mom!” and “Greetings,” later appearing in films such as “Demon Seed,” “Pretty Baby,” “Child’s Play 2” and “National Lampoon’s Class Reunion.” Skilled in impressions and accents, Graham also appeared in episodes of “Seinfeld,” “Laverne and Shirley” and “The Wonder Years,” and on both “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine” and “Star Trek: Voyager.”
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_Originally reported by [Variety Music](https://variety.com/2026/film/news/gerrit-graham-dead-grateful-dead-co-writer-1236867006/)._
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