WHO AM I?

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Joseph H. Graves Jr. is an award-winning actor, writer, acting coach, singer, artist, and educator. An alumnus of the University of Denver Sturm College of Law and the University of Colorado, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Joseph has had a dynamic career in film, theater, and community service. His early roles include appearances in HBO’s Walkout (2005) and the music video One Blood alongside Elijah Wood. Joseph has also worked behind the scenes as a Production Assistant and Site Locator for The Real World Denver, and starred in the Amazon series The Locals (2015). On stage, he has been featured in the off-Broadway hit Tony & Tina’s Wedding, and Dreamgirls at Aurora Fox Theater, among other productions.

In 2017, Joseph was honored with an official Colorado holiday—"Joseph Graves Day" on August 23—awarded by Governor Hickenlooper in recognition of his constituent services work at the Capitol. Beyond the arts, Joseph's leadership extends to his roles as a teacher at Denver South High School, where he teaches Graphic Design, Audio-Video, and Digital Photography. He was also the Artist in Residence for Cherry Creek Magazine. Raised in Hugoton, Kansas, and Denver, Colorado, Joseph’s upbringing included training show horses with his grandfather. His commitment to community is evident in his involvement with programs like the Kappa League and Guide Right Leadership development program, and collaborations with organizations such as Gilliam Youth Services and the Center for Multicultural Excellence at the University of Denver.