Occupation Actor Height 1.69 m Years active 1970–present Spouse Harriet Cohen | Name David Proval Parents Clara Katz Role Actor | |
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Full Name David Aaron Proval Movies and TV shows Similar People Vincent Pastore, Brian Libby, Dominic Chianese, Tony Sirico, Alexandre Rockwell | ||
Children Brett Proval, Marc Proval | ||
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David Aaron Proval (born May 20, 1942) is an American actor, well known for his roles as Tony DeVienazo in the Martin Scorsese film Mean Streets (1973) and as Richie Aprile on the HBO television series The Sopranos (1999–2007).
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Biography
Proval was born in Brooklyn, New York, of Jewish heritage, the son of Clara Katz, an actress from Bucharest, Romania. He has appeared in such feature films as The Shawshank Redemption, The Phantom, Mob Queen, Four Rooms, UHF, Innocent Blood, The Siege, he also appeared in The Monster Squad as a pilot Bookies, Balls of Fury, had cameos in The Brady Bunch Movie and Smokin' Aces, and has had recurring roles in television shows such as Picket Fences, Boomtown and Everybody Loves Raymond. He appeared on Kojak, The Equalizer, Miami Vice, and Friday the 13th: The Series. He appeared in the 14th episode of The West Wing - "Take This Sabbath Day" - as Toby Ziegler's rabbi. In 1977, his voice was heard in the cult animated film WIZARDS, as the robot assassin Necron 99. In 2004, he played both adult twin brothers James and Edward Talley in the Hallmark Channel original movie Murder Without Conviction. Sopranos creator David Chase has stated Proval was his original choice for the role of Tony Soprano.
Filmography
Actor
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Dakota (post-production) as
Bob Herbert
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The Latin from Manhattan: The Vanessa Del Rio Story (post-production) as
Mickey
-
Written for Walken (Short) (completed) as
David Proval
2022
Grace and Frankie (TV Series) as
Mr. Purcelli
- The Raccoon (2022) - Mr. Purcelli
2021
Flinch as
Lee Vaughn
2019
Five Families (Short) as
Benny
2019
Lost Angelas as
Vince Rose
2019
Rusty as
Uncle Charlie
2018
Papa as
David Dresner
2018
Cabaret Maxime as
Mr. Gus
2017
High & Outside: A Baseball Noir as
Don
2016
Aquarius (TV Series) as
Danilo Hodiak
- While My Guitar Gently Weeps (2016) - Danilo Hodiak
2016
The Brooklyn Banker as
Manny
2016
Vinyl (TV Series) as
Vince Finestra
- He in Racist Fire (2016) - Vince Finestra
- The Racket (2016) - Vince Finestra
2015
Sharkskin as
Uncle Charlie
2015
Ovation as
Caesar
2014
The M Word as
Sam Sachs (uncredited)
2014
Last Curtain Call as
Henry
2012
Jerry and Tom (Short) as
Sal
2012
Silent But Deadly as
Giovanni
2012
Just 45 Minutes from Broadway as
Larry Cooper
2011
Workers' Comp (TV Movie) as
Joe
2011
Adventures of Serial Buddies as
Big Chicken
2010
Queen of the Lot as
Caesar
2010
Pete Smalls Is Dead as
Nimmo
2009
The Deported as
Chabuyo
2009
Irene in Time as
Norm Forentino
2008
Phantom Punch as
Savino
2008
Stiletto as
Mohammad
2007
Balls of Fury as
Mob Boss
2007
The Unknown Trilogy as
Lucky Smith (segment "Frankie the Squirrel")
2006
Smokin' Aces as
Victor Padiche
2006
Hollywood Dreams as
Caesar DiNatale
2005
Angels with Angles as
Howie Gold
2005
The Circle as
Dad
2005
Miss Congeniality 2: Armed & Fabulous as
Mr. Grant (uncredited)
2004
Murder Without Conviction (TV Movie) as
James Talley / Edward Talley - Age 55
2000
The Sopranos (TV Series) as
Richie Aprile
- The Test Dream (2004) - Richie Aprile
- The Knight in White Satin Armor (2000) - Richie Aprile
- House Arrest (2000) - Richie Aprile
- Bust-Out (2000) - Richie Aprile
- From Where to Eternity (2000) - Richie Aprile
- Full Leather Jacket (2000) - Richie Aprile
- D-Girl (2000) - Richie Aprile
- The Happy Wanderer (2000) - Richie Aprile
- Big Girls Don't Cry (2000) - Richie Aprile
- Toodle-Fucking-Oo (2000) - Richie Aprile
2004
Just Desserts (TV Movie) as
Uncle Fabrizio
2002
Boomtown (TV Series) as
Paul Turcotte
- Lost Child (2003) - Paul Turcotte
- Reelin' in the Years (2002) - Paul Turcotte
- Pilot (2002) - Paul Turcotte (voice, uncredited)
2003
Life with Bonnie (TV Series) as
Anonymous Author
- Stealing Home (2003) - Anonymous Author
2003
A.U.S.A. (TV Series) as
Carmine Schiavelli
- Till Death Do Us Part (2003) - Carmine Schiavelli
2003
Bookies as
Larry
2002
The Division (TV Series) as
Edgar Lessing
- Long Day's Journey (2002) - Edgar Lessing
2002
White Boy as
Jim Lovero
2002
13 Moons as
Mo Potter
2000
Everybody Loves Raymond (TV Series) as
Marco Fogagnolo
- Odd Man Out (2001) - Marco Fogagnolo
- Let's Fix Robert (2001) - Marco Fogagnolo
- Stefania Arrives (2001) - Marco Fogagnolo
- Meant to Be (2000) - Marco Fogagnolo
- Italy: Part 2 (2000) - Marco Fogagnolo
- Italy: Part 1 (2000) - Marco Fogagnolo
2001
The Hollywood Sign as
Charlie
2001
Judging Amy (TV Series) as
Henry Pagano
- The Last Word (2001) - Henry Pagano
2001
Zigs as
Mike's Dad
2001
James Dean (TV Movie) as
Daniel Mann
2001
The Fighting Fitzgeralds (TV Series) as
Joe Sambarelli
- The Loud Man (2001) - Joe Sambarelli
2000
Newsbreak as
Jacob Johnson
2000
The West Wing (TV Series) as
Rabbi Glassman
- Take This Sabbath Day (2000) - Rabbi Glassman
1998
Brimstone (TV Series) as
Harry
- Repentance (1998) - Harry
1998
The Siege as
Danny Sussman
1998
Felicity (TV Series) as
Mr. Kinney
- Hot Objects (1998) - Mr. Kinney
1998
Mob Queen as
George Gianfranco
1997
Dumb Luck in Vegas as
Frank
1997
The Pretender (TV Series) as
Carl Will
- Prison Story (1997) - Carl Will
1997
The Relic as
Guard Johnson
1996
L.A. Firefighters (TV Series)
- So What Else Happened (1996)
1996
Rolling Thunder (TV Movie)
1996
The Phantom as
Charlie Zephro
1996
The Rockford Files: Friends and Foul Play (TV Movie) as
Joseph 'Happy' Cartello
1996
Skyscraper (Video) as
Security guard (uncredited)
1996
Flipping as
Billy White, Cop / Narrator / Michael's Lover
1995
The Marshal (TV Series) as
Marvin Kendall
- The Heartbreak Kid (1995) - Marvin Kendall
1995
The Courtyard (TV Movie) as
Dog Man
1995
Four Rooms as
Sigfried (segment "The Wrong Man")
1995
To the Limit as
Joey Bambino
1992
Picket Fences (TV Series) as
Frank the Potato Man
- Saint Zach (1995) - Frank the Potato Man
- Abominable Snowman (1994) - Frank the Potato Man
- Frank the Potato Man (1992) - Frank the Potato Man
1995
The Brady Bunch Movie as
Electrician
1994
The Shawshank Redemption as
Snooze
1994
Being Human as
George
1993
Strike a Pose as
McTeague (as Clark Katz)
1993
Romeo Is Bleeding as
Scully
1992
Innocent Blood as
Lenny
1991
The Walter Ego (Short) as
Phil Reardon
1991
Palace Guard (TV Series) as
Belarosa
- The Three-Minute Egg (1991) - Belarosa
1991
Quantum Leap (TV Series) as
Dr. Masters
- Shock Theater - October 3, 1954 (1991) - Dr. Masters
1991
The Antagonists (TV Series) as
Nick
- Silent Beef (1991) - Nick
1990
Over My Dead Body (TV Series) as
Adam
- Carrie Christmas and a Nappie New Year (1990) - Adam
1990
Martial Marshal as
Roy Wittle
1990
King of New York as
Card game player (uncredited)
1990
The Marshall Chronicles (TV Series) as
Mr. Gelormino
- My Cheatin' Heart (1990) - Mr. Gelormino
1990
L.A. Law (TV Series) as
William Mayer
- On Your Honor (1990) - William Mayer (uncredited)
1989
Perfect Witness (TV Movie) as
Lucca
1989
UHF as
Head Thug
1988
Friday the 13th: The Series (TV Series) as
Eric / Victor Haas
- 13 O'Clock (1989) - Eric
- Badge of Honor (1988) - Victor Haas
1988
Shakedown as
Larry
1988
Vice Versa as
Turk
1987
The Monster Squad as
Pilot
1986
Courage (TV Movie) as
Angelo Cervi
1985
Fame (TV Series) as
Hunk Pepitone / Doran
- White Light (1985) - Hunk Pepitone
- Dreams (1985) - Doran
1985
Miami Vice (TV Series) as
I.A. Detective Louie Gallo
- The Dutch Oven (1985) - I.A. Detective Louie Gallo
1985
The Equalizer (TV Series) as
Goldman
- Pilot (1985) - Goldman
1984
Cagney & Lacey (TV Series) as
Felix Parinchinko
- Taxicab Murders (1984) - Felix Parinchinko
1983
Knight Rider (TV Series) as
Robber with Gold Watch
- Silent Knight (1983) - Robber with Gold Watch (uncredited)
1983
The Star Chamber as
Officer Nelson
1982
Hey Good Lookin' as
Crazy Shapiro (voice)
1981
Night City Angels as
Marty
1978
Nunzio as
Nunzio
1977
Nowhere to Hide (TV Movie) as
Rick
1977
Wizards as
Peace (voice)
1976
Monster Squad (TV Series) as
Plunder
- No Face (1976) - Plunder
1976
Police Story (TV Series) as
Cecil Gaines
- Bought and Paid For (1976) - Cecil Gaines
1976
Harry and Walter Go to New York as
Ben
1975
Foster & Laurie (TV Movie) as
Ianucci
1975
Rafferty and the Gold Dust Twins as
The Incessant Talker
1973
Cinderella Liberty as
Sailor #1
1973
Kojak (TV Series) as
Calvelli
- Siege of Terror (1973) - Calvelli
1973
Mean Streets as
Tony
1968
The Boston Strangler as
Removalist (uncredited)
Miscellaneous
1983
D.C. Cab (dialogue coach)
1982
48 Hrs. (acting coach: Eddie Murphy)
Thanks
2008
A Trip to Swadades (special thanks)
2006
Ira & Abby (thanks)
Self
2020
Talking Sopranos (TV Series) as
Self
- The Knight in White Satin Armor (2020) - Self
2020
Hollywood Dream Maker (Podcast Series) as
Self
- Are You Having Fun Yet? With David Proval (2020) - Self
2020
SopranosCon Cares: Benefiting First Responders Children Foundation (Video) as
Self
2020
Titles by Dan (Documentary) as
Self
2015
Today (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Episode dated 14 May 2015 (2015) - Self - Guest
2012
Celebrity Ghost Stories (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- Aaron Carter/Chris McDonald/Kaya Jones/David Proval (2012) - Self
2011
JacK Waltzer: On the Craft of Acting (Documentary) as
Self - Comedian
2010
New York Street Games (Documentary) as
Self
2005
Nobody Wants Your Film (Documentary) as
Self
2004
Hope Springs Eternal: A Look Back at 'the Shawshank Redemption' (Video documentary short) as
Self
2003
NFL Monday Night Football (TV Series) as
Self
- Dallas Cowboys vs. New York Giants (2003) - Self (uncredited)
2001
7th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (TV Special) as
Self - Nominee
2000
The Roseanne Show (TV Series)
- Episode dated 23 March 2000 (2000)
Archive Footage
2006
The Real Sopranos (TV Movie documentary) as
Richie Aprile
1995
American Cinema (TV Series documentary) as
Tony (clip from Mean Streets (1973))
- Film Noir (1995) - Tony (clip from Mean Streets (1973)) (uncredited)
1990
Hollywood Mavericks (Documentary) as
Tony (uncredited)
References
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