Appearing as a part ofTrackeron CBS, Eric Graise has captured the attention ofTVaudiences.
The double-leg amputee stars as the technically inclined Bob Exley in the 2024 CBS drama.
Graise was born missing his fibula bones, prompting doctors to amputate his legs when he was very young.
On his disability, the Atlanta, Georgia native says he does not want anyone’s pity.
It is more about them, not me.
And it diminishes all of my hard work.
you could do anything if you work hard.
I really worked hard to get here.
It’s not about my disability."
Since starting out in Hollywood, Graise has been very outspoken about disabled actors working in the entertainment industry.
I think we in the disability community have yet to have any representation in Marvel or DC.
I cant think of a person with a disability having powers, except in the fantasy realm.
I mean, you have Professor X who has a disability.
You have Cyborg, a black man with multiple amputations.
However, during his time at Graise was already building quite an awards-worthy resume.
TheTrackerandLocke & Keyactor was a two-time finalist at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Region 4.
Graise starred in numerous major theater productions at UWG, includingCabaret,Once on This Island, andRent.
The panel was a discussion on the arts and how people with disabilities are being represented in the arts.
The event also included actors Marlee Matlin, Camryn Manheim, and Ali Stroker from ‘Glee.'"
But he is also an aspiring writer/director.
The Atlantan actor wrote and directed a short film in 2018 titledLimited Space.
Graise has continued to write since then as well.
The pilot is basically finished, and Im working on the story bible right now.
Im not writing the disability, and Im not writing a character.
Im writing a character with a disability.
I think able-bodied writers and actors have a hard time putting the two together.
Neither one is really true to life."
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