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Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Zodiac Sign
♉ Taurus
Chinese Zodiac
马 Horse
Name Origin
English < Biblical Hebrew (דּוד)
Popularity
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Career
Career spanning 45 years (1973-2018)
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 31
Year context
Born in 1942 -- Battle of Midway; Manhattan Project begins; Franklin D. Roosevelt was US president
Year 1942 →
Zodiac
Born in the Year of the Horse
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Filmography (18)
Biography
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.
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How old is David Proval?
David Proval is 83 years old, born on .
Where was David Proval born?
David Proval was born in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA.
What movies or shows has David Proval been in?
David Proval has 18 credits in our database. Notable titles include Cabaret Maxime (2018), Adventures of Serial Buddies (2011), New York Street Games (2010), Stiletto (2008), Hollywood Dreams (2007).
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David Proval is primarily known as an actor. 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…
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