David Proval

David Proval

83 · Born: May 20, 1942

Personal Details

BornMay 20, 1942 Brooklyn, New York, USA
Parents
  • Clara Katz

Biography

David Proval's illustrious acting career commenced with a starring role in the iconic film Mean Streets, expertly directed by the renowned Martin Scorsese, and has been marked by an unwavering commitment to his craft ever since.

Notable features in which he has made a lasting impression include the visually stunning The Phantom, released in 1996, as well as the nostalgic and humorous The Brady Bunch Movie, which premiered in 1995. Another notable appearance was in the eclectic and critically acclaimed Four Rooms, also released in 1995.

Furthermore, he has also made a significant impact in the highly acclaimed and timeless The Shawshank Redemption, which debuted in 1994. Additionally, he is set to appear in the upcoming independent film White Boy, scheduled for release in 2002.

Career

2025
2023
Written for Walken
Written for Walken as David Proval
2021
Flinch
Flinch as Lee Vaughn
2019
Rusty
Rusty as Uncle Charlie
Lost Angelas
Lost Angelas as Vince Rose
Papa
Papa as David Dresner
2010
The Deported
The Deported as Chabuyo
2009
Irene in Time
Irene in Time as Norm Forentino
2008
The Unknown Trilogy
The Unknown Trilogy as Lucky Smith (segment "Frankie the Squirrel")
Stiletto
Stiletto as Mohammad
2007
Hollywood Dreams
Hollywood Dreams as Caesar DiNatale
Balls of Fury
Balls of Fury as Mob Boss
Smokin' Aces
Smokin' Aces as Victor Padiche
2005
2004
Just Desserts
Just Desserts as Uncle Fabrizio
Murder Without Conviction
Murder Without Conviction as James Talley /Edward Talley - Age 55
2003
Bookies
Bookies as Larry
2002
2001
James Dean
James Dean as Daniel Mann
Zigs
Zigs as Mike's Dad
2000
Newsbreak
Newsbreak as Jacob Johnson
The Sopranos
The Sopranos as Richie Aprile
1998
The Siege
The Siege as Danny Sussman
Mob Queen
Mob Queen as George Gianfranco
1997
Flipping
Flipping as Billy White, Cop / Narrator / Michael's Lover
The Relic
The Relic as Guard Johnson
1996
The Phantom
The Phantom as Charlie Zephro
Skyscraper
Skyscraper as Security guard (uncredited)
1995
To the Limit
To the Limit as Joey Bambino
Four Rooms
Four Rooms as Siegfried
The Courtyard
The Courtyard as Dog Man
1993
Strike a Pose
Strike a Pose as McTeague
1992
1989
UHF
UHF as Head Thug
1988
Shakedown
Shakedown as Larry
1987
1983
The Star Chamber
The Star Chamber as Officer Nelson
1982
Hey Good Lookin'
Hey Good Lookin' as Crazy Shapiro (voice)
1978
Nunzio
Nunzio as Nunzio
1977
Wizards
Wizards as Peace (voice)
1975
Rafferty and the Gold Dust Twins
Rafferty and the Gold Dust Twins as The Incessant Talker
1973
Mean Streets
Mean Streets as Tony DeVienazo
1968
The Boston Strangler
The Boston Strangler as Removalist (uncredited)