- Born
- Died
- Birth namePaul David Graf
- Height6′ 3″ (1.91 m)
- David Graf was a Lancaster, Ohio native. He was a graduate of Lancaster High School in 1968. He went on to attend college at Otterbein University where he graduated in 1972 as a theater major. He attended Ohio State University grad school until 1975 when he dropped out to pursue an acting career in New York City. He broke into the movies with Four Friends (1981). David never forgot his roots. He always returned to Lancaster each year in October for the Fairfield County Fair. It was his way of keeping in touch. In a tragic coincidence, David passed away at the same age and condition that his father did. David is survived by his wife of 17 years, Kathryn Graf, two sons, Daniel and Sean; mother and brother who reside in Zanesville, Ohio.
- IMDb mini biography by: Deb Dehart / deblynn45424@hotmail.com
- SpouseKathryn Graf(November 5, 1983 - April 7, 2001) (his death, 2 children)
- ChildrenDaniel GrafSean Graf
- ParentsPaul Frederick GrafAngela Bernadine Abels Graf Axline
- As a struggling actor in 1979, he won $10,000 on The $10,000 Pyramid (1973) (then renamed "The $20,000 Pyramid"). with the help of celebrity player Patty Duke. As a celebrity, he played on The $100,000 Pyramid (1985), competing against Patty Duke twice during the weeks of October 21-25, 1985 and February 1-5, 1988.
- His funeral was attended by all the main cast members from the Police Academy movies.
- There is a history of heart trouble in Graf's family. He died of a sudden heart attack at a family wedding. He was 9 days short of his 51st birthday. His father and grandfather also died of sudden heart attacks; both were 51 years old.
- Was a skilled saxophone player.
- He was to known to get along very well with all of his costars and always made time to greet fans and answer any questions they had about Police Academy (1984) or any of his other work.
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