C. J. Graham C. J. Graham C. J. Graham is an American actor who became one of many actors/stuntmen to play Jason Voorhees in the of the "Friday the 13th" film series. A 6'3" former nightclub owner, he was spotted as a potential Jason Voorhees for "" when he was playing Jason in a night club act, impressing the casting people who were in search of a new Jason since the current Jason actor Dan Bradley wasn't coming across as imposing or powerful as they had hoped for. He played Jason in all scenes and stunts except for the Paintball scene which they
Jason Voorhees Wieand has been outspoken about his lack of enthusiasm over his role in the film. Feeling alienated during the shoot, Wieand spent most of his time in his trailer. By comparison, Morga enjoyed his time as Jason and made sure he "really got into the character". A nightclub manager in Glendale, C. J. Graham, was interviewed for the role of Jason in "Jason Lives", but was initially passed over because he had no experience as a stuntman. Dan Bradley was hired, but Paramount executives felt Bradley did not have the right physique to play the role, and Graham was hired