Erick Avari

Erick Avari (born Nariman Nariman Erach Avari; 13 April 1952) is an Indian-American actor known for his roles in science-fiction and action productions. Some of his notable appearances include Stargate (1994), Independence Day (1996), and The Mummy (1999). Avari was born into a Parsi Zoroastrian family in Darjeeling, India. His father, Erach Dinshaw Avari, owned two movie theatres. He received his early education at North Point School and later attended the College of Charleston. Avari is a member of the Avari-Madan family, which has roots in Darjeeling and Calcutta. He is recognized for his work on both the original Stargate movie and the spin-off series Stargate SG-1 (three episodes).