Larry Graham

Larry Graham, born August 14, 1946, in Beaumont, Texas, doesn’t really need much of an intro if you’ve spent any time with American TV and film. He’s probably best recognized for his work in The Many Saints of Newark (2021), where he brings a kind of raw energy that’s hard to fake. That’s not just a one-off, either—the guy’s got credits stretching all the way back. Reckless (1984) is another notch on his belt, showing he’s got the chops to move between styles and decades without missing a beat. But, let’s be honest, most people probably clocked him first from The Sopranos. That series, honestly, is one of those cultural juggernauts where anyone involved gets a bit of immortality by association. Graham handles his roles with this laid-back confidence, like someone who’s been in front of a camera long enough to make it look easy (and, let’s face it, it’s definitely not easy). He’s not just some random background character, either—he brings a presence, an attitude, and that unmistakable rhythm you don’t get from actors just phoning it in. He’s got that Texas grit, maybe, or just a natural vibe that makes every character he plays feel lived-in. Whether he’s popping up in a mob drama or something more offbeat, you can always spot his signature touch. Not every actor manages to carve out a space like that, where, even if you don’t know the name, you know the face—or, at the very least, the attitude. Graham’s filmography proves he’s here to stay.