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.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of David Proval reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of David Proval's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 22% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), David Proval remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Sopranos Behind-The-Scenes Volume 1 of 2, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best David Proval Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from David Proval's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of David Proval.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Lost Angelas | Vince Rose | Flop | Similar → |
| 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 → |
| 2012 | Silent but Deadly | Giovanni | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Adventures of Serial Buddies | Big Chicken | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Queen of the Lot | Caesar | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Pete Smalls Is Dead | Nimmo | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Phantom Punch | Savino | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Stiletto | Mohammad | Flop | 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 | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Just Desserts | Uncle Fabrizio | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Bookies | Larry | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Hollywood Sign | Charlie | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | 13 Moons | Mo | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | James Dean | Daniel Mann | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Zigs | Mike's Dad | Flop | 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 | The Phantom | Charlie Zephro | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Rockford Files: Friends and Foul Play | Joseph 'Happy' Cartello | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Skyscraper | Security guard (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Four Rooms | Siegfried | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Courtyard | Dog Man | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | To the Limit | Joey Bambino | 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 | 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 | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Wizards | Peace (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Harry and Walter Go to New York | Ben | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Foster & Laurie | Ianucci | 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 "Sopranos Behind-The-Scenes Volume 1 of 2" with a rating of 9.0/10.
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 "The Shawshank Redemption", "Mean Streets", and "Foster & Laurie".