Graham Duff (born 12 April 1966) is an English actor, writer, director, and producer. He is best known for his roles in television series such as Spaced, The IT Crowd, and Ideal.
Graham was born in Manchester, England and grew up in Sale, Greater Manchester. He attended Eccles College and, after finishing his studies, moved to London to pursue an acting career. He began his career as an actor in the late 1980s, appearing in various television programmes such as The Bill, EastEnders, and The New Statesman.
In 1999, Graham wrote and starred in the television series Spaced, which he created with friend and fellow actor Simon Pegg. The show ran for two seasons and was critically acclaimed, helping to launch the careers of Pegg, Jessica Hynes, and Nick Frost.
In 2005, Graham made his directorial debut with the short film The Gift. The film was selected for the Cannes Film Festival and was praised by critics. He was also the recipient of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Award for Best Short Film.
Graham has since gone on to star in a number of television series, including The IT Crowd, Ideal, and The Thick of It. He has also appeared in films such as Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, and The World's End.
In addition to his acting work, Graham has written a number of television series, including the Channel 4 comedy series Man Stroke Woman and the BBC Three sitcom Bluestone 42. He has also written and directed a number of short films, including A Night Out, The Boat That Rocked, and The Birthday Gift.
Graham is a talented and versatile performer who is highly respected in the British television industry. His unique style of comedy has won him a large and loyal fanbase, and he has become a household name in the UK.
