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

• 2008Bonnie & Clyde vs. Dracula — Jake
• 2008Bunker Hill — Mayor Tompkins
• 2006Ambrose Bierce: Civil War Stories
• 2003The Only Witness — County Sheriff
• 1999Ride with the Devil — Reverend Wright
• 1998Monday After the Miracle — Dr. Charles Copeland
• 1994The Spirit of the Season — Simms
• A Matter of Justice
• 1993I Can Make You Love Me — Captain Olson
• 1993Skylark — Photographer (as Max Graham)
• 1992Article 99 — Captain
• 1991Sometimes They Come Back — Chief Pappas
• 1990Back to Hannibal: The Return of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn — Steve Carswell
• 1990Gypsy Angels — Sergeant
• 1983The Sting II — Tom (The Bartender)
• 1977Eraserhead — The Boss
• 1970Angel Unchained — Magician (as Neil Moran)

Appearances as themselves (1)

• 2002I Don't Know Jack — Self