David Proval
Birth : 1942-05-20, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
History
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. David Aaron Proval (born May 20, 1942) is an American actor, known for his roles as Richie Aprile on the HBO television series The Sopranos and as Tony DeVienazo in the 1973 Martin Scorsese film Mean Streets opposite Robert De Niro and Harvey Keitel.
Proval was born in Brooklyn, New York of Jewish heritage, the son of actress Clara Katz of Romanian origin. He has appeared in such feature films as The Shawshank Redemption, Mob Queen, Four Rooms, UHF, Innocent Blood, The Siege, a cameo appearance in Smokin' Aces, and has had recurring roles in television shows such as Picket Fences, Boomtown and Everybody Loves Raymond. In 1977 his voice was heard in the cult animated film WIZARDS, as the robot assassin Necron 99.
In 2008, David Proval starred in the comedy City of Shoulders and Noses. The film is being produced by Sybil Danning, George Parra, and Tommy Ardolino.
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Mickey
Follows the wild, exhilarating life of legendary adult film icon Vanessa Del Rio, set against the backdrop of organized crime-controlled Times Square during the 70s and 80s.
Vince Rose
Best actress nominee Angela Rose is missing and the only lead to her over-publicized disappearance is her ex-fiancé and struggling screenwriter, Jake Hart. Searching for Angela and haunted by memories he cannot explain, Jake journeys through the Hollywood underbelly and discovers a secret connection he has with a vanished movie star, also named Angela, who disappeared thirty years ago.
Uncle Charlie
The film tells the story of Rusty McCaan, who is recently released from prison and struggling to find work in a rural American town. While trying to be a father to his 4 year old daughter, he finds solace in the arms of Maria, a truck stop prostitute who never stays in one place for too long.
David Dresner
A young man, Ben Freidman (Scott Wilson) raised by wealthy adoptive Jewish parents in Beverly Hills, decides that he is ready to finally meet his biological parents. He faces disappointment upon learning of the death of his biological mother. His biological father, meanwhile, resides in a psychiatric care unit.
Mr. Gus
A cabaret owner tries to keep his club from being taken over by the powers that be.
Don
A minor league baseball player refuses to believe his career is over and takes desperate measures to keep his dream alive.
Manny
The story of Santo Bastucci, a local banker with a rare gift for memorizing numbers; he is unwittingly cast into the forefront of an aging wiseguy's bid for power, Manny "The Hand" Mistera. Santo is caught between the loyalty he has for his cagey father-in-law, Benny, his childhood friend, Basta, and his streetwise uncle, Matteo, the pastor of their Brooklyn church.
Himself
This show is not produced or released by HBO & includes rare never seen footage! See Bloopers, Retakes, & Candid Videos! Visit Filming Locations & watch Flights, Crashes & Whackings! 15 Cast Commentaries illustrate 6 Seasons!
Harold
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The Post War II story of Manhattan born Mike Esposito, a practiced tailor of custom mens clothing; a man of dignity and honor, whose developing involvements with the Italian mob wraps him up in a world of moral dilemma and clashing values.
Giovanni
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Larry Cooper
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Big Chicken
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Caesar
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Nimmo
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Chabuyo
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Savino
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Mohammad
The seemingly random killings of an assassin puzzle her former lover, a wealthy Greek crime boss whose organization is jeopardized by his love for her, and the detective following her rising body count
Lucky Smith (segment "Frankie the Squirrel")
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Caesar DiNatale
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Victor Padiche
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Dad
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Mr. Grant
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James Talley /Edward Talley - Age 55
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Uncle Fabrizio
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Larry
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Mo
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Jim Lovero
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Charlie
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Daniel Mann
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Mike's Dad
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Jacob Johnson
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Danny Sussman
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George Gianfranco
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Billy White, Cop / Narrator / Michael's Lover
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Guard Johnson
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Charlie Zephro
The 21st successor to the role of Bengalla's resident superhero must travel to New York to prevent a rich madman from obtaining three magic skulls that would give him the secret to ultimate power.
Joseph 'Happy' Cartello
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Security guard (uncredited)
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Siegfried
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Dog Man
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Joey Bambino
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Electrician
The original '70s TV family is now placed in the 1990s, where they're even more square and out of place than ever.
Snooze
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Scully
A corrupt cop gets in over his head when he tries to assassinate a beautiful Russian hit-woman.
McTeague
A famous fashion photographer and her lover, ace detective Nick Carter, team up to bring the vengeful killer of prominent fashion models to justice.
Lenny
Marie is a vampire with a thirst for bad guys. When she fails to properly dispose of one of her victims, a violent mob boss, she bites off more than she can chew and faces a new, immortal danger
Head Thug
The eccentric new manager of a UHF television channel tries to save the station from financial ruin with an odd array of programming.
Larry
When a local drug dealer shoots a dishonest cop in self-defense, lawyer and renegade undercover cop join forces to clear him. But when their investigation leads them into a maze of greed and corruption, they learn that in a town where everything is for sale, anything can happen.
Turk
A mysterious oriental skull transforms a father into his son, and vice versa.
Pilot
Count Dracula adjourns to Earth, accompanied by Frankenstein's Monster, the Wolfman, the Mummy, and the Gillman. The uglies are in search of a powerful amulet that will grant them power to rule the world. Our heroes - the Monster Squad are the only ones daring to stand in their way.
Officer Nelson
As violence escalates in Los Angeles and heinous murders are committed, Steven Hardin, a young judge of the California Supreme Court, must struggle with his tortured conscience and growing despair as he watches helplessly as the ruthless criminals brought before his court go free because clever lawyers find obscure loopholes in the law.
Crazy Shapiro (voice)
An outrageous, affectionate look at coming of age in the Eisenhower era in Brooklyn.
Nunzio
A mentally-challenged delivery boy indulges in fantasies that he is a superhero in the tough streets of Brooklyn. He lives a life marked with torments from the gang of deadbeats at the corner, overbearing concern from his mother and older brother, and general confusion about women and his burgeoning desires for them.
Rick
A special unit of the U.S. Marshal's Service is assigned to protect a syndicate hitman who is to testify against his former bosses, who have put out a contract on his life.
Peace (voice)
After the death of his mother, the evil mutant wizard Blackwolf discovers some long-lost military technologies. Full of ego and ambition, Blackwolf claims his mother's throne, assembles an army and sets out to brainwash and conquer Earth. Meanwhile, Blackwolf's gentle twin brother, the bearded and sage Avatar, calls upon his own magical abilities to foil Blackwolf's plans for world domination -- even if it means destroying his own flesh and blood.
Ben
Two hoplessly out of their class con-men attempt to pull off the largest bank heist of the l9th century—by gaining the enmity of the most famous bank robber in the world and the affection of a crusading newspaperwoman.
Ianucci
The story of two New York City police officers, one white and one black, their ambush and murder by black revolutionaries and the efforts to hunt down and capture their killers.
Sailor #1
A lonely Navy sailor falls in love with a Seattle hooker and becomes a surrogate father figure for her son during an extended liberty due to his service records being lost.
Tony DeVienazo
A small-time hood must choose from among love, friendship and the chance to rise within the mob.
