‘PHANTOM OF THE PARADISE’ STAR GERRIT GRAHAM DIES AT 77

Veteran actor, screenwriter and songwriter Gerrit Graham has died at 77.

Best known for playing Beef in Phantom of the Paradise, Graham enjoyed a long Hollywood career, appearing in Seinfeld, The Wonder Years, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Star Trek: Voyager, along with several Brian De Palma films.

He was also a songwriter and co-wrote the Grateful Dead song “Victim or the Crime” with Bob Weir.

Graham is survived by two sons and four grandchildren.

A memorable Hollywood career has come to an end. 🕊️