TV Shows - Val Avery
Sorted by online popularity, based on the Engagement Score on December 21, 2024. Val Avery has appeared in 2 television series with data.
#186Law & Orderas Dan Magadan Sr. • 1 episode • #186 most popular showLaw & Order is a critically acclaimed crime drama television series that follows the lives of dedicated police officers and prosecutors as they navigate the complex world of criminal justice in New York City. The show is known for its gripping storytelling, intricate plotlines, and realistic portrayal of the legal system. With a combination of police investigations and courtroom drama, Law & Order has captivated audiences for over two decades.- #186Law & Orderas Max Schaeffer • 1 episode • #186 most popular showLaw & Order is a critically acclaimed crime drama television series that follows the lives of dedicated police officers and prosecutors as they navigate the complex world of criminal justice in New York City. The show is known for its gripping storytelling, intricate plotlines, and realistic portrayal of the legal system. With a combination of police investigations and courtroom drama, Law & Order has captivated audiences for over two decades.
Movies - Val Avery
Sorted by online popularity. Val Avery has appeared in 12 movies with data.
#1,075Donnie Brascoas Santo Trafficante Jr. • #1,075 most popular movieDonnie Brasco is an American crime drama film from 1997 directed by Mike Newell, featuring Al Pacino and Johnny Depp.
#1,916The Sting IIas O'Malley • #1,916 most popular movieThe Sting II is a 1983 American comedy film and a sequel to the 1973 classic The Sting. It follows the story of professional con artists Hooker and Gondorf as they plan a complex scheme to swindle a cruel mob boss named Macalinski with the aid of a new grifter, Veronica.
#2,687Cobraas Chief Halliwell • #2,687 most popular movieCobra is a 1986 American action film starring Sylvester Stallone as a police detective investigating violent crimes and protecting a witness from dangerous criminals.
#4,115Sharky's Machineas Manny • #4,115 most popular movieSharky's Machine is a 1981 American neo-noir action thriller film following police officer Tom Sharky as he uncovers a scandalous conspiracy while working in the vice department.
#4,869Easy Moneyas Louie the Bartender • #4,869 most popular movieEasy Money is a 1983 American comedy film featuring Rodney Dangerfield as a gambling family man striving to change his lifestyle to inherit a fortune.
#4,962The Pope of Greenwich Villageas Nunzi • #4,962 most popular movieThe Pope of Greenwich Village is a 1984 American crime black comedy film featuring Mickey Rourke and Eric Roberts. It follows two cousins who attempt a risky heist to fund their ambitious plans, leading to dangerous consequences involving the Mafia and corrupt authorities.
#5,164Brubakeras Wendel • #5,164 most popular movieBrubaker is a 1980 American prison drama film about a new warden's efforts to reform a corrupt prison system after going undercover as an inmate.
#5,201The Killing of a Chinese Bookieas Blair Benoit • #5,201 most popular movieThe Killing of a Chinese Bookie is a 1976 American neo-noir crime film directed by John Cassavetes, featuring Ben Gazzara as Cosmo Vittelli, a strip club owner with a gambling addiction. After falling into debt with a mobster, Vittelli is given a dangerous ultimatum to settle his accounts.
#5,769Continental Divideas Yablonowitz • #5,769 most popular movieContinental Divide is a 1981 American romantic comedy-drama film about a Chicago journalist who forms an unexpected romantic connection with an eagle researcher.
#6,607Black Caesaras Cardoza • #6,607 most popular movieBlack Caesar is a 1973 American blaxploitation crime drama film starring Fred Williamson as Tommy Gibbs, a streetwise individual from Harlem who rises to power in the criminal underworld.
#6,961The Chosenas Teacher • #6,961 most popular movieThe Chosen is a 1981 American drama film depicting the friendship between two Jewish teenage boys in 1940s New York amidst familial and religious differences.
#7,833Too Scared to Screamas Dr. Richards • #7,833 most popular movieA 1984 American independent slasher film, Too Scared to Scream follows a series of brutal attacks on tenants residing in a high-rise apartment building in New York City.
Val Avery Biography
Val Avery, born Sebouh Der Abrahamian, was an American character actor known for his appearances in over 100 films and 300 television episodes. Born in Philadelphia to Armenian parents, Avery began acting in plays with the Armenian Youth Federation before serving in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. He later attended the Bessie V. Hicks School of Drama in Philadelphia. Avery was often cast in tough or low-class roles, portraying characters such as policemen, thugs, mobsters, bartenders, and blue-collar workers. He had notable television roles in The Twilight Zone and appeared in numerous movies and TV shows throughout his 50-year career.
On December 21, 2024, Val Avery had 138 Wikipedia visits, making him the #16,171 most popular actor online.
