Who was David Graf? Everything You Need to Know

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Also Known As: Paul David Graf

Died At Age: 50

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Kathryn Graf (m. 1983–2001)

father: Paul Frederick Graf

mother: Angela Bernadine Abels Graf-Axline

Actors American Men

Height: 6'1" (185 cm), 6'1" Males

Died on: April 7, 2001

place of death: Phoenix, Arizona, United States

U.S. State: Ohio

Notable Alumni: Otterbein College

Cause of Death: Heart Attack

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education: Ohio State University, Otterbein College

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1

Where did David Graf attend college?

David Graf attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City.
2

What TV show did David Graf appear on in the 1980s?

David Graf appeared on the popular TV show "M*A*S*H" in the 1980s.
3

Was David Graf a veteran of the U.S. military?

Yes, David Graf served in the United States Air Force before becoming an actor.
4

In which movie did David Graf play the character of Sgt. Eugene Tackleberry?

David Graf played the character of Sgt. Eugene Tackleberry in the "Police Academy" movie series.
5

Did David Graf provide voice work for any animated TV shows?

Yes, David Graf provided voice work for the animated TV show "The Little Mermaid" in the 1990s.

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Career

David Graf made his first appearance on television as a participant in a game show titled ‘The $20,000 Pyramid’ in 1979. During the early 1980s, he had minor roles in a number of TV programs including ‘The Dukes of Hazzard,’ ‘Hardcastle and McCormick,’ ‘M*A*S*H,’ ‘Airwolf,’ and ‘The A-Team.’

The actor made his film debut in the year 1981 when he was cast in the role of Gergley in the comedy-drama flick ‘Four Friends’. Three year later, he played Eugene Tackleberry in Hugh Wilson’s ‘Police Academy’, a comedy film also starring Steve Guttenberg, G.W. Bailey and Kim Cattrall. Graf later reprised his role of Tackleberry in each of the movie’s sequels till 1994.

In 1986, David Graf featured in the short-lived drama ‘He's the Mayor’ as Councilman Harlan Nash. In the 1990s, he had guest appearances in a number of episodes of ABC’s ‘Step By Step’. In 1992 and 1993, he featured in one episode each of ‘Family Matters’ and ‘Home Improvement,’ respectively. Soon after this, the actor had appearances in ‘Star Trek: Voyager’ and ‘Star Trek: Deep Space Nine’. He played a minor role in the comedy film ‘The Brady Bunch Movie’ in which he portrayed Sam Franklin, the butcher. After appearing in the Disney Channel film ‘Brink!’ in 1998, he featured in the war flick ‘Rules of Engagement’ in 2000. His last acting role was in Nickelodeon’s ‘The Amanda Show’, just three months prior to his untimely death.

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Family & Personal Life

David Graf was born on April 16, 1950, in Zanesville, Ohio, USA. He studied at Lancaster High School and later enrolled at Otterbein College in Westerville, Ohio. He studied theatre and graduated in 1972. From 1972 to 1975, he attended graduate school at The Ohio State University and ultimately dropped out from there to pursue his acting career.

In 1983, Graf married Kathryn Graf, an actress. They couple had two sons: Sean and Daniel. On April 7, 2001, he suffered a heart attack during a family event in Arizona. He died just nine days before his 51st birthday, at the same age his father died.

Facts About David Graf

Outside of his acting career, David Graf was a talented musician who played the piano and guitar.

Despite his tough-guy persona on screen, David Graf was known for his sense of humor and warm personality on set.

In addition to his acting work, David Graf was also involved in charitable causes and community service projects.

David Graf Biography

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Where did David Graf attend college?

What TV show did David Graf appear on in the 1980s?

Was David Graf a veteran of the U.S. military?

In which movie did David Graf play the character of Sgt. Eugene Tackleberry?

Did David Graf provide voice work for any animated TV shows?