David Proval
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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. Description above from the Wikipedia article David Proval, licensed under CC-BY-SA,full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
David Proval Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of David Proval reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of David Proval's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 28% of David Proval's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Rolling Thunder, which stands out as a key performance.
Best David Proval Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from David Proval's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie David Proval has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Papa | David Dresner | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Cabaret Maxime | Mr. Gus | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Brooklyn Banker | Manny | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Sopranos Behind-The-Scenes Volume 1 of 2 | Himself | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Adventures of Serial Buddies | Big Chicken | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Pete Smalls Is Dead | Nimmo | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Phantom Punch | Savino | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Stiletto | Mohammad | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Unknown Trilogy | Lucky Smith (segment "Frankie the Squirrel") | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Balls of Fury | Mob Boss | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Smokin' Aces | Victor Padiche | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Circle | Dad | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous | Mr. Grant (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Murder Without Conviction | James Talley /Edward Talley - Age 55 | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Just Desserts | Uncle Fabrizio | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Bookies | Larry | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Hollywood Sign | Charlie | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | 13 Moons | Mo | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | James Dean | Daniel Mann | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Zigs | Mike's Dad | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Newsbreak | Jacob Johnson | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Siege | Danny Sussman | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Flipping | Billy White, Cop / Narrator / Michael's Lover | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Relic | Guard Johnson | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Rolling Thunder | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Phantom | Charlie Zephro | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Rockford Files: Friends and Foul Play | Joseph 'Happy' Cartello | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Skyscraper | Security guard (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Four Rooms | Siegfried | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Courtyard | Dog Man | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Brady Bunch Movie | Electrician | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Shawshank Redemption | Snooze | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Romeo Is Bleeding | Scully | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Innocent Blood | Lenny | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Perfect Witness | Lucca | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | UHF | Head Thug | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Shakedown | Larry | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Vice Versa | Turk | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Monster Squad | Pilot | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Star Chamber | Officer Nelson | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Hey Good Lookin' | Crazy Shapiro (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Nunzio | Nunzio | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Nowhere to Hide | Rick | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Wizards | Peace (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Harry and Walter Go to New York | Ben | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Foster & Laurie | Ianucci | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Rafferty and the Gold Dust Twins | The Incessant Talker | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Cinderella Liberty | Sailor #1 | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Mean Streets | Tony DeVienazo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Boston Strangler | Removalist (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
David Proval - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of David Proval?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring David Proval is "Rolling Thunder" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has David Proval acted in?
David Proval has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by David Proval?
Other notable films include "Sopranos Behind-The-Scenes Volume 1 of 2", "The Shawshank Redemption", and "Foster & Laurie".