Graham Stuart Beckel (born December 22, 1949) is an American character actor, known for his roles in films and guest appearances on television.
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Early life and education
Beckel graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York.
He graduated from Moses Brown School in 1968.Better known as Buddy he was a member of the football team.
Career
In film, Beckel is known for his roles as Ford in the drama The Paper Chase, and Detective Richard Stensland in Curtis Hanson's L.A. Confidential. Beckel also appeared in The Astronaut Farmer as Frank, a customer at the diner. Beckel portrayed oil tycoon Ellis Wyatt in Atlas Shrugged (2011).
On television, he played Jack Fisk on Battlestar Galactica and Hal Sanders on Heroes. He has a recurring role on the AMC TV show Halt & Catch Fire as Nathan Cardiff, owner of the show's fictional company Cardiff Electric. His guest appearances include Kojak, The Equalizer, The Practice, Longmire, Grey's Anatomy, Hawaii Five-0, NCIS, and Criminal Minds.
Personal life
Beckel is the younger brother of the late political strategist and TV commentator Bob Beckel.
In 1984, he married Elizabeth Briggs Bailey, whose grandfather was Robert Fiske Bradford, Governor of Massachusetts.