Todd Graff

Todd Graff (born October 22, 1959) is an American actor, writer and director, best known for his 2003 independent film Camp and his role as Alan "Hippy" Carnes in the 1989 science fiction film The Abyss.

Early life

Graff was born in New York City, the son of Judith Clarice (née Oxhorn), a piano teacher and choirmaster, and Jerome Lawrence Graff, a musician. His sister is actress Ilene Graff.

Career

Graff is an alumnus both as a camper and counselor of the Stagedoor Manor performing arts summer camp in upstate New York. He sang on the original-cast albums of Sesame Street (1970) and the follow-up Sesame Street 2 (1971). He garnered fame in 1975 when he joined the cast of the PBS children's television series The Electric Company. Playing the role of Jesse, a member of the Short Circus, he remained with the show to the end of its production in 1977 (replacing Stephen Gustafson).

Graff's writing credits include Camp, Used People, The Vanishing, and The Beautician and the Beast. Graff acted in several films including Death to Smoochy, Dominick and Eugene, Strange Days, Not Quite Paradise, and The Abyss.

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Vanity Fair 24 May 2019

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McDowell News 30 Jan 2019

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The Advocate 20 Jan 2019

I have to give a huge shout out to my guests Ira Paul Babin, Brien Buxton, Barbara Anne Eaton, Adam Enamorado, Helen Graff, Ann Guercio and Karen and Bill Profita, as well to supporters John Turner, Deborah Todd, BeBe Facundus, Millie Harris, Lois Saye, Betty Jackson, Rochelle ......

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PR Club Opens Call for Entries for 51st Annual Bell Ringer Awards

Market Watch 09 Jan 2019

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here ... “This event truly shows how ‘the whole is greater than the sum of its parts’ by applauding the teamwork and long hours that go into generating success,” said Todd Graff, president of PR Club and senior vice president, public relations for CTP Boston ... ET on Feb ... ET ... SOURCE ... 315.243.5654....

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The Wrap 20 Dec 2018

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As fans of Stan Lee mourn his death this week, they can hang on to one thing on the horizon ... Stan Lee ... (AP Photo) AP ... (AP Photo/Monika Graff) AP FILE ... Stan Lee, right, sits on a panel with Todd McFarlane at Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo on Saturday, Sept ... Comic book artist Todd McFarlane, left, greets comic book writer Stan Lee onstage at the "Extraordinary....

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NBC Universal laid off around 50 people this week, mostly within its advertising division, a person familiar with the matter told TheWrap on Thursday. In a separate statement, the company said the the cuts were necessary to make sure NBC remained competitive ... Also Read ... Ratings ... Jennifer Lopez, Todd Graff Dance Drama 'Major' in the Works at NBC ....

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Jennifer Lopez, Todd Graff Dance Drama ‘Major’ in the Works at NBC

San Francisco Chronicle 26 Oct 2018

NBC is getting further into business with Jennifer Lopez. The broadcaster has “Major,” a dance drama from JLo and “Joyful Noise” writer-director Todd Graff, in development, an individual with knowledge of the deals tells TheWrap ... Read the full article on The Wrap ... ....

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Today in History

News-Press Now 22 Oct 2018

Today is Monday, Oct. 22, the 295th day of 2018. There are 70 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History .. On Oct. 22, 1979, the U.S. government allowed the deposed Shah of Iran to travel to New York for medical treatment — a decision that precipitated the Iran hostage crisis. On this date. ... Ten years ago ... Actor-writer-producer Todd Graff is 59 ... ....

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Today in History: October 1962 gets tense

Fort Worth Business Press 22 Oct 2018

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Today in History for Oct. 22

Aiken Standard 21 Oct 2018

Today is Monday, Oct. 22, the 295th day of 2018. There are 70 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History .. On Oct. 22, 1979, the U.S. government allowed the deposed Shah of Iran to travel to New York for medical treatment — a decision that precipitated the Iran hostage crisis. On this date. ... Ten years ago ... Actor-writer-producer Todd Graff is 59....