Craig Wasson

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Biography

Unassuming, stage-trained performer who made his film acting debut in "The Boys in Company C" (1978--he also contributed a song), was featured in the fine adaptation of Peter Straub's "Ghost Story" (1981) and was widely seen as the voyeur-in-over-his-head in Brian De Palma's lurid thriller "Body Double" (1984). Craig Wasson has been combining an acting career with his music since the outset of his professional endeavors. He toured the U.S. in …
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Job Title

Actor, Producer, Writer, Music

Born

March 15, 1954

Career Milestones

1999

Cast a producer of adult films in "The Pornographer"

1997

Appeared as a priest in two episodes of the ABC drama "The Practice"

1995

Starred in "Trapped in Space", one of first TV-movies for SciFi Channel

1992

Had small role of a TV host in Spike Lee's "Malcolm X"

1987

Acted in "A Nightmare on Elm Street III: Dream Warriors"

1984

Breakthrough screen role as the claustrophobic actor in Brian De Palma's thriller "Body Double"

1981

Starred as Yugoslavian immigrant in "Four Friends"

1980

Co-starred as Karl Malden's son in "Skag"

1978

Played first featured film role in "The Boys in Company C"; also wrote song for soundtrack

1977

Made film acting debut in "Rollercoaster"

1977

TV debut as regular on series "Phyllis"

1975

Made TV movie debut in "The Silence"; Made Broadway debut in "All God's Chillun Got Wings"

1973

Toured U.S. in "Godspell"

Awards

1981

Golden Globe Award for New Star Of The Year