Person Biography:
Graf, a renowned second unit director and stunt coordinator, has had a distinguished 35-year career in Hollywood. He has worked on over five dozen films, staging stunts and directing second unit action. His notable projects include "Due Date", "The Muppets", "Project X", "Any Given Sunday", "The Replacements", "The Program", "The Waterboy", "Necessary Roughness", "Man of the House", "The Express", and "Friday Night Lights".
Graf's football career began when he captained the 1967 San Fernando High School city championship team, winning All-American honors. He then played offensive guard for the University of Southern California, where he was a member of the 1972 NCAA National Championship team and played in the 1973 Rose Bowl.
After graduating, Graf played in the World Football League's Portland Storm before joining the Los Angeles Rams as a free agent. He later became a stunt double for Dick Butkus in the 1976 Disney film "Gus", marking the beginning of his career as a stunt player.
Graf has worked on numerous projects, including "Southern Comfort", "The Driver", "The Long Riders", "They Live", "Total Recall", "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan", "Raising Arizona", "Action Jackson", "S.W.A.T.", "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl", "Independence Day", and "Captain America: The First Avenger".
As a stunt coordinator, Graf has worked on films such as "Punch Drunk Love", "Domestic Disturbance", "Broken Arrow", "Wayne's World", "The Hangover Part II", and "Supernova". He has also directed the 2nd unit on several projects, including "Geronimo: An American Legend" and "Wild Bill".
In addition to his work in film, Graf has also worked as a football coordinator and 2nd unit director, designing and staging the gridiron action for films such as "The Replacements", "The Program", "The Waterboy", and "Friday Night Lights". He has also appeared in several television shows and films, including "Deadwood", "L.A. Confidential", "The Replacements", "Magnolia", and "Boogie Nights".
Graf has also written an original screenplay, "Turning the Tide", a football drama that depicts the historic 1970 gridiron contest between USC and Alabama.
