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Gary Graham, the actor renowned for his role as the human detective in the Fox sci-fi series Alien Nation, passed away at the age of 73. The cause of death was cardiac arrest, as confirmed by his wife of almost 25 years, Becky Graham. Gary Graham had a diverse acting career, making notable contributions to the Star Trek universe and appearing in films such as Hardcore (1979) and All the Right Moves (1983).
In the Star Trek franchise, Graham portrayed Tanis on Star Trek: Voyager (1995), Ambassador Soval on Star Trek: Enterprise (2001-05), and the first officer Ragnar in Star Trek: Of Gods and Men (2007) and Star Trek: Renegades (2015-17). His versatility as an actor was evident in his portrayal of different characters within the sci-fi genre.
One of Graham’s prominent roles was as L.A. detective Matthew Sikes in the Alien Nation series, where he partnered with Eric Pierpoint’s character, George Francisco, an extraterrestrial newcomer. The show aired for a season (1989-90) on Fox and spawned several telefilms, including Alien Nation: Dark Horizon (1994) and Alien Nation: The Udara Legacy (1997). The series originated from the 1988 Alien Nation movie, featuring James Caan and Mandy Patinkin.
Gary Graham’s acting career began in the mid-1970s, with early appearances on TV shows like Eight Is Enough, Starsky and Hutch, and Police Woman. He gained recognition for his role in Hardcore (1979) and played a crucial part as Tom Cruise’s older brother in All the Right Moves (1983). Throughout his career, Graham featured in various television shows, including The Incredible Hulk, Knots Landing, T.J. Hooker, Moonlighting, Ally McBeal, and many more. Additionally, he appeared in films like Robot Jox (1989), The Last Warrior (1989), and Champion (2017).
Gary Graham’s survivors include his wife Becky, daughter Haley, and sisters Colleen and Jeannine. His first wife, actress Susan Lavelle, who appeared on an episode of Alien Nation, announced his death on Facebook. The actor’s versatile contributions to both television and film have left a lasting impact on the entertainment industry.