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'', Riverside, California, January 6, 1995.

Biography

Harrah co-starred in adventure dramas, particularly related to

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, which included '' Braddock: Missing in Action III'' (1988) with

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and in two episodes of the television series ''

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'' (1984–1987) with

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. Born in

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, Harrah moved and lived in

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for 15 years and acted for 12 years. He died at home in Riverside and was interred at Crestlawn Memorial Park, Riverside, California.

Filmography

Awards and nominations

Memberships and affiliations

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References

* Lentz, Harris M.; and Lentz, Harris M., III, ''Science Fiction, Horror & Fantasy Film and Television Credits'', 2nd Revised Edition, 2261 pages, McFarland & Co., 2001, 3 volumes. Volume 3: ().

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* * * – television movie pilot (1984) ** – seasons 1–3 (1984–86) ** – season 4 (1987) * 1973 births 1995 deaths American male child actors American male film actors American male television actors Burials in Riverside County, California Male actors from Denver Suicides in California 20th-century American male actors 1995 suicides {{US-tv-actor-1970s-stub