Rich Graff, a talented actor, was born and raised in the heart of New York City, the son of immigrant parents who instilled in him a passion for the performing arts from a young age.
As a newborn, Rich was nearly destined for stardom, as a commercial producer happened to be at the hospital when he was born and requested to use him as a Gerber baby.
Growing up, Rich was an incredibly talented and driven individual, writing his own stories and performing in them since the age of six. By the time he was ten, he had learned to play several musical instruments by ear at a competitive level, showcasing his impressive skills.
Rich attended Aviation High School in NYC, where he pursued his love of flying, and later went on to study with renowned acting teachers Wynn Handman and Peter Minor at their private studios.
He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Writing & Literature from SUNY Potsdam and a law degree from NYU, solidifying his academic credentials.
It wasn't long before the film and television industry in New York recognized Rich's natural talents, and he quickly landed several lead roles in independent movies. He then went on to book numerous roles on television, including a detective on the popular show "Law & Order Criminal Intent" in 2011.
Rich's breakthrough role on the big screen came as the love interest of Heather Graham in the 2015 film "My Dead Boyfriend," directed by Anthony Edwards.
Most recently, Rich completed filming the lead role of Lucky Luciano on the highly anticipated new series on AMC, "The Making of the Mob" (2015),directed by John Ealer, which is set to air in the summer of 2015.
