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Actor Rich Graff of AMC's Making of the Mob
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Visit http://hecklerkane.com for video, show notes and extras. We chat with award winning actor Rich Graff who's best known for his role as Lucky Luciano in AMC's Making of the Mob. Rich was born and raised in the heart of New York City and had the acting bug since the day he was born, quite literally. When Rich was born, a producer happened to be there and requested Rich as a Gerber baby. Rich Graff is a man of many talents such as being an accomplished musician and attending aviation school in NYC. He's also studied with a number of acting teachers to develop his craft. Rich has racked up 26 acting credits since 2010 with his first major television role, as a detective on "Law & Order Criminal Intent" (2011). His breakthrough role on the big screen came as the love interest of Heather Graham in "My Dead Boyfriend" (2015), directed by Anthony Edwards. Following up on his success in Making of the Mob New York & Chicago, Rich is producing a film called Amaranth. He is also working on a new television series. Keep an eye out for Rich Graff, he'll be coming to a screen big or small near you!
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Visit http://hecklerkane.com for video, show notes and extras. We chat with award winning actor Rich Graff who's best known for his role as Lucky Luciano in AMC's Making of the Mob. Rich was born and raised in the heart of New York City and had the acting bug since the day he was born, quite literally. When Rich was born, a producer happened to be there and requested Rich as a Gerber baby. Rich Graff is a man of many talents such as being an accomplished musician and attending aviation school in NYC. He's also studied with a number of acting teachers to develop his craft. Rich has racked up 26 acting credits since 2010 with his first major television role, as a detective on "Law & Order Criminal Intent" (2011). His breakthrough role on the big screen came as the love interest of Heather Graham in "My Dead Boyfriend" (2015), directed by Anthony Edwards. Following up on his success in Making of the Mob New York & Chicago, Rich is producing a film called Amaranth. He is also working on a new television series. Keep an eye out for Rich Graff, he'll be coming to a screen big or small near you!
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