David Proval Biography (1942-)

Original name, Aron Proval; born May 20, 1942, in Brooklyn, New York, NY; sonof Clara Katz (an actress); married Harriet Cohen; children: Marc, Brett. Addresses: Agent: Gage Group, 9255 Sunset Blvd., Suite 515, Los Angeles,CA 90069; Mitchell K. Stubbs and Associates, 8675 West Washington Blvd., Suite 203, Culver City, CA 90232.; Manager: Incognito Management, 345 North Maple Dr., Suite 348, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 (some sources cite 9440 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 302, Beverly Hills, CA 90210).

Nationality: American
Gender: Male
Occupation: Actor
Birth Details: May 20, 1942; New York, New York, United States

Famous Works

CREDITS
Television Appearances
Series
Richie Aprile, The Sopranos, HBO, 2000
Signore Marco Fogagnolo, Everybody Loves Raymond, CBS, 2000-2001
Movies
Ianucci, Foster and Laurie, CBS, 1975
Rick, Nowhere to Hide (also known as Fatal Chase), CBS, 1977
Angelo Cervi, Courage, 1986
Lucca, Perfect Witness, HBO, 1989
Dog man, The Courtyard, Showtime, 1995
Hap Cartello, The Rockford Files: Friends and Foul Play, CBS, 1996
Daniel Mann, James Dean, TNT, 2001
James/Edward Talley, Murder without Conviction, The Hallmark Channel, 2004
Uncle Fab, Just Desserts, The Hallmark Channel, 2004
Episodic
Calvelli, "Siege of Terror," Kojak, CBS, 1973
"Silent Knight," Knight Rider, NBC, 1983
Felix Parinkchinko, "Taxicab Murders," Cagney & Lacey, CBS, 1984
Doran, "Dreams," Fame, syndicated, 1985
Hunk Pepitone, "White Light," Fame, syndicated, 1985
Louie Gallo, "The Dutch Oven," Miami Vice, NBC, 1985
Victor Haas, "Badge of Honor," Friday the 13th (also known as Friday's Curse and Friday the 13th: The Series), syndicated, 1988
"13 O'Clock," Friday the 13th (also known as Friday's Curseand Friday the 13th: The Series), syndicated, 1989
Mr. Gelormino, "My Cheatin' Heart," The Marshall Chronicles, ABC,1990
(Uncredited) William Mayer, "On Your Honor," L.A. Law, NBC, 1990
Dr. Silverman, "Shock Theater--October 2, 1954," Quantum Leap, NBC, 1991
"The Three-Minute Egg," Palace Guard, CBS, 1991
Frank the potato man, "Frank the Potato Man," Picket Fences, CBS,1992
Frank the potato man, "Abominable Snowman," Picket Fences, CBS, 1994
Frank the potato man, "Saint Zach," Picket Fences, CBS, 1995
Norman Kendall, "The Heartbreak Kid," The Marshal, ABC, 1995
Carl Will, "Prison Story," Pretender, NBC, 1997
Harry, "Redemption," Brimstone, Fox, 1998
Mr. Kinney, "Hot Objects," Felicity, The WB, 1998
Rabbi Glassman, "Take This Sabbath Day," The West Wing, NBC, 2000
Henry Pagnao, "The Last Word," Judging Amy, CBS, 2001
Joe Sambarelli, "The Loud Man," The Fighting Fitzgeralds, NBC, 2001
Edgar Lessing, "Long Day's Journey," The Division (also known as Heart of the City), Lifetime, 2002
Paul Turcotte, "Reelin' in the Years," Boomtown, NBC, 2002
Carmine Schiavelli, "Till Death Do Us Part," A.U.S.A., NBC, 2003

(Uncredited) Himself, "Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants," NFL MondayNight Football, ABC, 2003
Paul Turcotte, "Lost Child," Boomtown, NBC, 2003
"Stealing Home," Life with Bonnie, ABC, 2003
Richie Aprile, "The Test Dream," The Sopranos, HBO, 2004
Appeared in "So What Else Happened," an episode of L.A. Firefighters, Fox.
Pilots
Goldman, The Equalizer, CBS, 1985
(Uncredited) Voice of Paul Turcotte, Boomtown, NBC, 2002
Film Appearances
First sailor, Cinderella Liberty, Twentieth Century-Fox, 1973
Tony, Mean Streets, Warner Bros., 1973
Title role, Nunzio, Universal, 1975
Ben, Harry and Walter Go to New York, Columbia, 1976
Voice of Peace, Wizards (animated), Twentieth Century-Fox, 1977
Voice of Crazy Shapiro, Hey, Good Lookin' (animated), Warner Bros., 1982
Officer Nelson, The Star Chamber, Twentieth Century-Fox, 1983
Pilot, The Monster Squad, TriStar, 1987
Larry, Shakedown (also known as Blue Jean Cop), Universal,1988
Turk, Vice Versa, Columbia, 1988
Voice, Mirai Ninja (also known as Cyber Ninja, Future Ninja, Robo Ninja, and Warlord), Namco Productions, 1988
Head thug, UHF (also known as The Vidiot from UHF), Orion,1989
Roy Wittle, Martial Marshal, 1990
Phil Reardon, The Walter Ego (short film), Putch Productions, 1991
Lenny, Innocent Blood (also known as A French Vampire in America), Warner Bros., 1992
George, Being Human, Warner Bros., 1993
McTeague, Strike a Pose, Moving Forward Films, 1993
Scully, Romeo Is Bleeding, Gramercy Pictures, 1993
Snooze, The Shawshank Redemption, Columbia, 1994
Electrician, The Brady Bunch Movie, Paramount, 1995
Joey Bambino, To the Limit, PM Entertainment Group, 1995
Sigfried, "The Wrong Man," Four Rooms, Miramax, 1995
Rolling Thunder, c. 1995
Charlie Zephro, The Phantom, Paramount, 1996
Billy White, Michael's lover, and narrator, Flipping, Dove International, 1997
Frank, Dumb Luck in Vegas, 1997
George Gianfranco, Mob Queen, First Run Features, 1997
Johnson, The Relic (also known as Das Relikt), Paramount/PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, 1997
(Uncredited) Security guard, Skyscraper, 1997
Danny Sussman, The Siege, Twentieth Century-Fox, 1998
Mike's father, Zigs (also known as Double Down), Lions GateFilms/Trimark Pictures, 1999
Jim Lovero, White Boy (also known as Menace), Banned in America Films, c. 1999
Charlie, The Hollywood Sign (also known as Der Himmel von Hollywood), Blue Rider Pictures/Pleswin Entertainment Group, 2000
Jacob Johnson, NewsBreak, Rojak Films, 2000
Moe Potter, Thirteen Moons (also known as 13 Moons), Lot 47Films, 2002
Larry, Bookies, International Arts Entertainment, 2003
The Circle, Bergman Lustig Productions, 2004
Himself, Nobody Wants Your Film (documentary), 2005
Angels with Angles, Sierra Mar Pictures, 2005
Lucky Smith, Frankie the Squirrel (short film), Eagle Films/Unknown Productions, 2006
Hollywood Dreams, The Rainbow Film Company, 2006
Film Work
Dialogue coach, D.C. Cab (also known as Street Fleet), Universal, 1983
Stage Appearances
The Basic Training of Pavlo Hummel, Inner City Cultural Company, Los Angeles, 1974
Larry Mastice, Momma's Little Angels, Quaigh Theatre, New York City, 1978
Army Hakes, Requiem for a Heavyweight, Long Wharf Theatre, New Haven, CT, 1985
Mickey Marcus, The Normal Heart, Long Wharf Theatre, 1985-86
Appeared in performances at the Arena Stage, Washington, DC, 1986-87.
RECORDINGS
Videos
Himself, Hope Springs Eternal: A Look Back at "The Shawshank Redemption" (short documentary), Warner Home Video, 2004

Further Reference

OTHER SOURCES

Periodicals

New York Times, August 4, 1978
Entertainment Weekly, February 18, 2000, p. 25

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