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Val Avery

Bio: Val Avery was an American film and television actor.
Born: Mon, Jul 14 1924
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Death: Sat, Dec 12 2009
Val Avery is 85 years old
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Poster of Renegade
Renegade
Val Avery was 79 in Renegade as 'Judge'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 09 2004
Poster of In the Shadows
In the Shadows
Val Avery was 76 in In the Shadows as 'Carlo Pierazzi'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 24 2001
Poster of A Constant Forge
A Constant Forge
Val Avery was 75 in A Constant Forge as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of A Fish in the Bathtub
A Fish in the Bathtub
Val Avery was 74 in A Fish in the Bathtub as 'Abe'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 01 1999
Poster of Gold Coast
Gold Coast
Val Avery was 73 in Gold Coast as 'Jimmy Capp'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 28 1997
Poster of Donnie Brasco
Donnie Brasco
Val Avery was 72 in Donnie Brasco as 'Santo Trafficante Jr.'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 27 1997
Poster of Assault at West Point: The Court-Martial of Johnson Whittaker
Assault at West Point: The Court-Martial of Johnson Whittaker
Val Avery was 69 in Assault at West Point: The Court-Martial of Johnson Whittaker as 'Gen. Sherman'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 26 1994
Poster of Conspiracy: The Trial of the Chicago 8
Conspiracy: The Trial of the Chicago 8
Val Avery was 62 in Conspiracy: The Trial of the Chicago 8 as 'Superintendent of Police'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 16 1987
Poster of The Messenger
The Messenger
Val Avery was 62 in The Messenger as 'Clark'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 01 1986
Poster of Courage
Courage
Val Avery was 62 in Courage as 'Pete Solto'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 24 1986
Poster of Cobra
Cobra
Val Avery was 61 in Cobra as 'Chief Halliwell'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of Out of the Darkness
Out of the Darkness
Val Avery was 61 in Out of the Darkness as 'Guido Pressano'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 12 1985
Poster of Too Scared to Scream
Too Scared to Scream
Val Avery was 60 in Too Scared to Scream as 'Dr. Richards'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 28 1984
Poster of The Streets
The Streets
Val Avery was 60 in The Streets as 'Whitcomb'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 02 1984
Poster of The Pope of Greenwich Village
The Pope of Greenwich Village
Val Avery was 59 in The Pope of Greenwich Village as 'Nunzi'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 22 1984
Poster of Easy Money
Easy Money
Val Avery was 59 in Easy Money as 'Louie the Bartender'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 19 1983
Poster of The Sting II
The Sting II
Val Avery was 58 in The Sting II as 'O'Malley'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 18 1983
Poster of Jinxed!
Jinxed!
Val Avery was 58 in Jinxed! as 'Milt Hawkins'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 22 1982
Poster of Assignment Berlin
Assignment Berlin
Val Avery was 57 in Assignment Berlin as 'Talaat Pasha'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 19 1982
Poster of Sharky's Machine
Sharky's Machine
Val Avery was 57 in Sharky's Machine as 'Manny'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 18 1981
Poster of Choices
Choices
Val Avery was 57 in Choices as 'Coach Rizzo'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 01 1981
Poster of Continental Divide
Continental Divide
Val Avery was 57 in Continental Divide as 'Yablonowitz'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 18 1981
Poster of The Chosen
The Chosen
Val Avery was 57 in The Chosen as 'Teacher'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 20 1981
Poster of Gloria
Gloria
Val Avery was 56 in Gloria as 'Sill'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 01 1980
Poster of Brubaker
Brubaker
Val Avery was 55 in Brubaker as 'Wendel'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 20 1980
Poster of The Amityville Horror
The Amityville Horror
Val Avery was 55 in The Amityville Horror as 'Sgt. Gionfriddo'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 27 1979
Poster of The Wanderers
The Wanderers
Val Avery was 54 in The Wanderers as 'Mr. Sharp'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 13 1979
Poster of Love and Bullets
Love and Bullets
Val Avery was 54 in Love and Bullets as 'Caruso'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 05 1979
Poster of Up in Smoke
Up in Smoke
Val Avery was 53 in Up in Smoke as 'Factory Boss'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 16 1978
Poster of Heroes
Heroes
Val Avery was 53 in Heroes as 'Mel'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 04 1977
Poster of Stonestreet: Who Killed the Centerfold Model?
Stonestreet: Who Killed the Centerfold Model?
Val Avery was 52 in Stonestreet: Who Killed the Centerfold Model? as 'Chuck Voit'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 16 1977
Poster of Harry and Walter Go to New York
Harry and Walter Go to New York
Val Avery was 51 in Harry and Walter Go to New York as 'Chatsworth'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 17 1976
Poster of The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
Val Avery was 51 in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie as 'Blair Benoit'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 15 1976
Poster of Lucky Lady
Lucky Lady
Val Avery was 51 in Lucky Lady as 'Dolph'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 25 1975
Poster of Let's Do It Again
Let's Do It Again
Val Avery was 51 in Let's Do It Again as 'Lt. Bottomley'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 11 1975
Poster of Russian Roulette
Russian Roulette
Val Avery was 51 in Russian Roulette as 'Rudolf Henke'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 20 1975
Poster of The Legend of Hillbilly John
The Legend of Hillbilly John
Val Avery was 49 in The Legend of Hillbilly John as 'Cobart'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 01 1974
Poster of The Laughing Policeman
The Laughing Policeman
Val Avery was 49 in The Laughing Policeman as 'Insp. John Pappas SFPD'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 20 1973
Poster of Papillon
Papillon
Val Avery was 49 in Papillon as 'Pascal'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 16 1973
Poster of Blood Sport
Blood Sport
Val Avery was 49 in Blood Sport as 'Frank Dorsdale'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 05 1973
Poster of Black Caesar
Black Caesar
Val Avery was 48 in Black Caesar as 'Cardoza'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 07 1973
Poster of Firehouse
Firehouse
Val Avery was 48 in Firehouse as 'Sonny Caputo'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 02 1973
Poster of Minnie and Moskowitz
Minnie and Moskowitz
Val Avery was 47 in Minnie and Moskowitz as 'Zelmo Swift'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 22 1971
Poster of Who Says I Can't Ride a Rainbow!
Who Says I Can't Ride a Rainbow!
Val Avery was 47 in Who Says I Can't Ride a Rainbow! as 'The Marshal'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 18 1971
Poster of A Tattered Web
A Tattered Web
Val Avery was 47 in A Tattered Web as 'Sgt. Harry Barnes'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 24 1971
Poster of The Anderson Tapes
The Anderson Tapes
Val Avery was 46 in The Anderson Tapes as 'Parelli aka Socks'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 17 1971
Poster of The Traveling Executioner
The Traveling Executioner
Val Avery was 46 in The Traveling Executioner as 'Jake'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 01 1970
Poster of A Dream of Kings
A Dream of Kings
Val Avery was 45 in A Dream of Kings as 'Fatas'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 15 1969
Poster of Machine Gun McCain
Machine Gun McCain
Val Avery was 44 in Machine Gun McCain as 'Chuck Regan (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 01 1969
Poster of The Brotherhood
The Brotherhood
Val Avery was 44 in The Brotherhood as 'Jake Rotherman'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 01 1968
Poster of Faces
Faces
Val Avery was 44 in Faces as 'Jim McCarthy'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 24 1968
Poster of The Pink Jungle
The Pink Jungle
Val Avery was 44 in The Pink Jungle as 'Rodriguez'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 16 1968
Poster of Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night
Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night
Val Avery was 43 in Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night as 'McDermott'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 17 1967
Poster of Hombre
Hombre
Val Avery was 42 in Hombre as 'Delgado'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 21 1967
Poster of The Dangerous Days Of Kiowa Jones
The Dangerous Days Of Kiowa Jones
Val Avery was 42 in The Dangerous Days Of Kiowa Jones as 'Morgan'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 25 1966
Poster of Assault on a Queen
Assault on a Queen
Val Avery was 41 in Assault on a Queen as 'Trench'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 15 1966
Poster of Nevada Smith
Nevada Smith
Val Avery was 41 in Nevada Smith as 'Buck Mason'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 10 1966
Poster of Wild, Wild Winter
Wild, Wild Winter
Val Avery was 41 in Wild, Wild Winter as 'Fox'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 05 1966
Poster of The Hallelujah Trail
The Hallelujah Trail
Val Avery was 40 in The Hallelujah Trail as 'Bartender'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 23 1965
Poster of Satan's Bed
Satan's Bed
Val Avery was 40 in Satan's Bed
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 23 1965
Poster of Sylvia
Sylvia
Val Avery was 40 in Sylvia as 'Pudgey Smith (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 10 1965
Poster of The Power and the Glory
The Power and the Glory
Val Avery was 38 in The Power and the Glory
Movie Released: Fri, May 31 1963
Poster of Hud
Hud
Val Avery was 38 in Hud as 'Jose'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 28 1963
Poster of Requiem for a Heavyweight
Requiem for a Heavyweight
Val Avery was 38 in Requiem for a Heavyweight as 'Young fighter's promoter'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 16 1962
Poster of Too Late Blues
Too Late Blues
Val Avery was 37 in Too Late Blues as 'Milt Frielobe'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 01 1961
Poster of The Magnificent Seven
The Magnificent Seven
Val Avery was 36 in The Magnificent Seven as 'Henry'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 12 1960
Poster of Last Train from Gun Hill
Last Train from Gun Hill
Val Avery was 35 in Last Train from Gun Hill as 'Steve, Horseshoe Bartender''.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 29 1959
Poster of King Creole
King Creole
Val Avery was 33 in King Creole as 'Ralph (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 02 1958
Poster of The Great Gatsby
The Great Gatsby
Val Avery was 33 in The Great Gatsby as 'Joe'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 26 1958
Poster of The Long, Hot Summer
The Long, Hot Summer
Val Avery was 33 in The Long, Hot Summer as 'Wilk (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 17 1958
Poster of Edge of the City
Edge of the City
Val Avery was 32 in Edge of the City as 'Brother'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 04 1957
Poster of The Harder They Fall
The Harder They Fall
Val Avery was 31 in The Harder They Fall as 'Frank (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 08 1956

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Law & Order
Law & Order
Val Avery was 66+ in Law & Order as 'Dan Magadan Sr., Max Schaeffer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1990
Poster of Friday the 13th: The Series
Friday the 13th: The Series
Val Avery was 63+ in Friday the 13th: The Series as 'Russ Sharko'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 03 1987
Poster of Moonlighting
Moonlighting
Val Avery was 60+ in Moonlighting as 'Mr. Viola'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 03 1985
Poster of Hunter
Hunter
Val Avery was 60+ in Hunter as 'Ray Sullivan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 18 1984
Poster of Hardcastle and McCormick
Hardcastle and McCormick
Val Avery was 59+ in Hardcastle and McCormick
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 18 1983
Poster of Cagney & Lacey
Cagney & Lacey
Val Avery was 57+ in Cagney & Lacey
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 25 1982
Poster of Man from Atlantis
Man from Atlantis
Val Avery was 53+ in Man from Atlantis as 'Lew'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 22 1977
Poster of The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries
The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries
Val Avery was 52+ in The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 30 1977
Poster of Quincy, M.E.
Quincy, M.E.
Val Avery was 52+ in Quincy, M.E. as 'Rawley Dinehart'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 1976
Poster of Starsky & Hutch
Starsky & Hutch
Val Avery was 51+ in Starsky & Hutch
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 10 1975
Poster of Switch
Switch
Val Avery was 51+ in Switch as 'Irving Munn, Rosie Finniston'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 09 1975
Poster of Archer
Archer
Val Avery was 50+ in Archer
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 30 1975
Poster of Baretta
Baretta
Val Avery was 50+ in Baretta
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 17 1975
Poster of Kojak
Kojak
Val Avery was 49+ in Kojak as 'George Janis'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 24 1973
Poster of Police Story
Police Story
Val Avery was 48+ in Police Story
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 20 1973
Poster of Monty Nash
Monty Nash
Val Avery was 47+ in Monty Nash as 'Man, Luis Perez'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 17 1971
Poster of Nichols
Nichols
Val Avery was 47+ in Nichols as 'Jasper'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1971
Poster of Columbo
Columbo
Val Avery was 47+ in Columbo as 'Ralph Dobbs, Artie Jessup, Harry Barnes'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1971
Poster of Cannon
Cannon
Val Avery was 47+ in Cannon
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 14 1971
Poster of The Odd Couple
The Odd Couple
Val Avery was 46+ in The Odd Couple as 'Elmo'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1970
Poster of McCloud
McCloud
Val Avery was 45+ in McCloud
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 17 1970
Poster of The Mod Squad
The Mod Squad
Val Avery was 44+ in The Mod Squad
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1968
Poster of Lancer
Lancer
Val Avery was 44+ in Lancer
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1968
Poster of Mannix
Mannix
Val Avery was 43+ in Mannix
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1967
Poster of Judd for the Defense
Judd for the Defense
Val Avery was 43+ in Judd for the Defense
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 08 1967
Poster of Ironside
Ironside
Val Avery was 42+ in Ironside
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 28 1967
Poster of The Invaders
The Invaders
Val Avery was 42+ in The Invaders as 'Manager'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 10 1967
Poster of Mr. Terrific
Mr. Terrific
Val Avery was 42+ in Mr. Terrific as 'Leo'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 09 1967
Poster of CBS Playhouse
CBS Playhouse
Val Avery was 42+ in CBS Playhouse
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Dec 08 1966
Poster of Mission: Impossible
Mission: Impossible
Val Avery was 42+ in Mission: Impossible as 'Al Ross, Constantine Victor'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 17 1966
Poster of Felony Squad
Felony Squad
Val Avery was 42+ in Felony Squad
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 1966
Poster of The F.B.I.
The F.B.I.
Val Avery was 41+ in The F.B.I. as 'Roy Sumner, Carn, Tony Hendricks, Max Horton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 19 1965
Poster of Get Smart
Get Smart
Val Avery was 41+ in Get Smart
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 18 1965
Poster of The Wild Wild West
The Wild Wild West
Val Avery was 41+ in The Wild Wild West
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 17 1965
Poster of Honey West
Honey West
Val Avery was 41+ in Honey West as 'Roger'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 17 1965
Poster of Laredo
Laredo
Val Avery was 41+ in Laredo
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1965
Poster of Mr. Broadway
Mr. Broadway
Val Avery was 40+ in Mr. Broadway
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 26 1964
Poster of The Munsters
The Munsters
Val Avery was 40+ in The Munsters as 'The Commissar'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1964
Poster of Daniel Boone
Daniel Boone
Val Avery was 40+ in Daniel Boone as 'Watowah'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1964
Poster of Kraft Suspense Theatre
Kraft Suspense Theatre
Val Avery was 39+ in Kraft Suspense Theatre as 'Sergeant, Colonel Velasquez'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 10 1963
Poster of The Fugitive
The Fugitive
Val Avery was 39+ in The Fugitive as 'Jerry Kulik, Gordie Shiller, Burns, Jim Ross'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1963
Poster of The Virginian
The Virginian
Val Avery was 38+ in The Virginian as 'Jim Sunderland'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 19 1962
Poster of Everglades
Everglades
Val Avery was 37+ in Everglades
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 09 1961
Poster of The Defenders
The Defenders
Val Avery was 37+ in The Defenders as 'Mac Peters, D.A. Anthony Periko, Strafaci'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1961
Poster of The Asphalt Jungle
The Asphalt Jungle
Val Avery was 36+ in The Asphalt Jungle
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 02 1961
Poster of Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Val Avery was 35+ in Hong Kong as 'Michael Fortune'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 01 1960
Poster of Play of the Week
Play of the Week
Val Avery was 35+ in Play of the Week as 'Police Chief'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 12 1959
Poster of The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
Val Avery was 35+ in The Twilight Zone as 'Bartender'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 02 1959
Poster of Johnny Staccato
Johnny Staccato
Val Avery was 35+ in Johnny Staccato
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 10 1959
Poster of The Lawless Years
The Lawless Years
Val Avery was 34+ in The Lawless Years
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 16 1959
Poster of Naked City
Naked City
Val Avery was 34+ in Naked City as 'Franko'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 30 1958
Poster of Peter Gunn
Peter Gunn
Val Avery was 34+ in Peter Gunn
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 1958
Poster of Have Gun, Will Travel
Have Gun, Will Travel
Val Avery was 33+ in Have Gun, Will Travel
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1957
Poster of Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Val Avery was 32+ in Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre as 'Carson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1956
Poster of Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
Val Avery was 31+ in Gunsmoke as 'Joe Nadler, Dorner, Trent, Bull'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1955
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Val Avery was 27+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame as ', Gus Shuman, The Driver'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951
Poster of Lux Video Theatre
Lux Video Theatre
Val Avery was 26+ in Lux Video Theatre as 'Hank'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1950
Poster of Robert Montgomery Presents
Robert Montgomery Presents
Val Avery was 25+ in Robert Montgomery Presents as 'Philip Reilly (The Tall Dark Man)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 30 1950