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.
2008Bunker HillMovieas Mayor Tompkins
2008Bonnie & Clyde vs. DraculaMovieas Jake
2006Ambrose Bierce: Civil War StoriesMovie
2003The Only WitnessMovieas County Sheriff
2002I Don't Know JackMovieas Self
1999Ride with the DevilMovieas Reverend Wright
1998Monday After the MiracleMovieas Dr. Charles Copeland
1993A Matter of JusticeTV show2 episodes
1993I Can Make You Love MeMovieas Captain Olson
1993SkylarkMovieas Photographer (as Max Graham)
1992Article 99Movieas Captain
1991Sometimes They Come BackMovieas Chief Pappas
1990Back to Hannibal: The Return of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry FinnMovieas Steve Carswell
1990Gypsy AngelsMovieas Sergeant
1983The Sting IIMovieas Tom (The Bartender)
1977EraserheadMovieas The Boss
1970Angel UnchainedMovieas Magician (as Neil Moran)