Edward Louis Grady (August 31, 1923 – December 10, 2012) was an American stage, film and television actor and teacher.

Early life

Grady was born to Eddie Jones Grady and Maude Clara (née Hodges) Grady on August 31, 1923, in

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. He graduated from Grainger High School in Kinston. Grady enlisted in the Army Air Force during

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and trained as a

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. He served on

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(

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) during the war, and was awarded the

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for rescuing the pilot of a

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which was on fire. Grady received a Bachelor of Arts degree in theater and English from the

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(UNC) after World War II. He was the member of the Carolina Playmakers at the

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while studying at UNC. Grady later became an English teacher in New York City, where he also taught a photo workshop held at

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Acting and teaching

Grady's film credits included '' A Simple Twist of Fate'' in 1994, ''

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'' in 1997, and ''

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'' in 2004. His television roles included the 1993 television miniseries, ''

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''; the 1993

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television movie, '' To Dance with the White Dog''; as well as a string of series including '' In the Heat of the Night'', ''

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'', '' Matlock'', and ''

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'', in which he had a recurring role as Gramps Ryan. Grady's theater roles included three seasons at ''

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'', an outdoor

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staged in

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. Grady portrayed Drowning Bear in the play, which follows the story of the

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. In addition to acting, Grady taught television production and English at Freedom High School in

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, during the 1970s and Keenan High School in

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. He was a resident of Columbia, South Carolina.

Death and legacy

Ed Grady died at Palmetto Health Richland hospital in Columbia, South Carolina, on December 10, 2012, at the age of 89. His first wife, Jayne Elliott Grady, had died previously. He was survived by his second wife of 27 years, Carolyn F. Ramsay; two children, Marta and Sean; and two stepchildren, Caroline Hattrich and Stephen Hattrich.

Filmography

*''Wolfman'' (1979) - Reverend Leonard *''Lady Grey'' (1980) - Hubbard Jackson *'' Reuben, Reuben'' (1983) - Dr. William Ormsby *''The Last Game'' (1984) - John Gant *''

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'' (1985) - Mr. Bergen *''Unmasking the Idol'' (1986) - Male Prisoner *'' From the Hip'' (1987) - Baxter *'' Born to Race'' (1988) - Paul *''

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'' (1989, TV) - Minister *''

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'' (1989) - Stream of Consciousness Man *''

Black Rainbow ''Black Rainbow'' is a 1989 British psychological thriller film directed by Mike Hodges and starring Rosanna Arquette, Jason Robards Jr., Tom Hulce, Mark Joy, Ron Rosenthal, and John Bennes. It was filmed in Rock Hill, South Carolina and Charl ...

'' (1989) - Editor, Geoff McBain *''Escape'' (1989) - Hobo #1 *''

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'' (1990) - Old Man *'' Modern Love'' (1990) - Judge *''The Lost Capone'' (1990, TV Movie) - Sam Ellroy *'' Not Without My Daughter'' (1991) - Grandpa *'' Paris Trout'' (1991) - Judge Travis *''The Perfect Tribute'' (1991, TV Movie) - Doctor Stone *''Night of the Hunter'' (1991, TV Movie) - Walt *''

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'' (1991) - Preacher *'' Children of the Corn II: The Final Sacrifice'' (1992) - Dr. Appleby *'' Consenting Adults'' (1992) - Mr. Watkins *''

'' (1993, TV) - Doctor *''

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'' (1993, TV) - Professor Hunt *'' Bandit: Bandit Goes Country'' (1994, TV Movie) - Preacher *''

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'' (1994, TV Movie) - Doc Wilson *''

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'' (1994, TV Movie) -

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*'' A Simple Twist of Fate'' (1994) - Judge Marcus *''Tad'' (1995, TV Movie) - Seward *'' Children of the Corn III: Urban Harvest'' (1995) - Dr. Appleby *''The Closest Thing to Heaven'' (1996) - George *''

'' (1997) - Dr. Melinik * ''

'' (1998, TV) - Gramps Ryan *'' Morgan's Ferry'' (2001) - Ferry Master *'' New Best Friend'' (2002) - Alicia's Doctor *''

'' (2004) - Harry

References

External links

*
Ed Grady screenplay collection
at the University of South Carolina Irvin Department of Rare Books and Special Collections. {{DEFAULTSORT:Grady, Ed 1923 births 2012 deaths American male film actors American male stage actors American male television actors Recipients of the Soldier's Medal United States Army Air Forces personnel of World War II Columbia University faculty Male actors from North Carolina Male actors from South Carolina Male actors from Columbia, South Carolina People from Kinston, North Carolina University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill alumni Schoolteachers from North Carolina 20th-century American male actors 21st-century American male actors