Val Avery
Acting
Biography
Val Avery was an American film and television actor.
Born: July 14, 1924
Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Known For
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Long-running anthology program sponsored by Hallmark Cards. Beginning in 1951 and continuing into 2019, the series received 80 Emmy Awards, 24 Christopher Awards, 11 Peabody Awards, 9 Golden Globes, and 4 Humanitas Prizes. Early seasons were a weekly live drama, eventually transitioning to videotaped and then filmed productions broadcast as occasional specials.
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Long-running anthology program sponsored by Hallmark Cards. Beginning in 1951 and continuing into 2019, the series received 80 Emmy Awards, 24 Christopher Awards, 11 Peabody Awards, 9 Golden Globes, and 4 Humanitas Prizes. Early seasons were a weekly live drama, eventually transitioning to videotaped and then filmed productions broadcast as occasional specials.
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Long-running anthology program sponsored by Hallmark Cards. Beginning in 1951 and continuing into 2019, the series received 80 Emmy Awards, 24 Christopher Awards, 11 Peabody Awards, 9 Golden Globes, and 4 Humanitas Prizes. Early seasons were a weekly live drama, eventually transitioning to videotaped and then filmed productions broadcast as occasional specials.
Everglades
The Everglades is an American crime-adventure television series that aired in first-run syndication for one season from 1961–62 and in reruns. Ron Hayes starred as Constable Lincoln Vail, a law enforcement officer of the fictional Everglades County Patrol who traveled the Florida Everglades in an airboat, a vehicle which was often the focus of the program. Hayes, a northern California actor and stuntman, was an avid outdoorsman and conservationist. Gordon Casell appeared in five of the 38 half-hour episodes as Chief Anderson, Vail's superior. Steve Brodie made three appearances as Captain Andy Benson; Dan Chandler was twice cast as Vail's sidekick, airboat guide Pete Hammond. Future film star Burt Reynolds appeared twice in the role of Lew Johnson and once as Trask. Guest stars included R.G. Armstrong, Victor Buono, Roger C. Carmel, Paul Carr, Jack Cassidy, Lonny Chapman, John Doucette, Penny Edwards, Frank Ferguson, Luke Halpin, Douglas Kennedy, Robert Knapp, Paul Lambert, Tyler McVey, Mala Powers, Chris Robinson, Johnny Seven, Ray Teal, Bill Travers, and Dawn Wells. The show was produced by Ivan Tors and distributed by Ziv-United Artists.
The Twilight Zone
An anthology series containing drama, psychological thriller, fantasy, science fiction, suspense, and/or horror, often concluding with a macabre or unexpected twist.
Blood Sport
A searing commentary on the "win at all costs" mentality of American high school sports. David Lee Birdsong is the smalltown quarterback hoping to escape with a college scholarship and a pro career. David's father is the overbearing taskmaster vicariously living through his son. The third side of the triangle is Coach Marshall, a hypercritical and cruel man who sees David as the key to his future success. David's lockstep commitment to his father and coach is altered when he witnesses a teammate die after a grueling practice.
Columbo
Columbo is a friendly, verbose, disheveled-looking police detective who is consistently underestimated by his suspects. Despite his unprepossessing appearance and apparent absentmindedness, he shrewdly solves all of his cases and secures all evidence needed for indictment. His formidable eye for detail and meticulously dedicated approach often become clear to the killer only late in the storyline.
Columbo
Columbo is a friendly, verbose, disheveled-looking police detective who is consistently underestimated by his suspects. Despite his unprepossessing appearance and apparent absentmindedness, he shrewdly solves all of his cases and secures all evidence needed for indictment. His formidable eye for detail and meticulously dedicated approach often become clear to the killer only late in the storyline.
Columbo
Columbo is a friendly, verbose, disheveled-looking police detective who is consistently underestimated by his suspects. Despite his unprepossessing appearance and apparent absentmindedness, he shrewdly solves all of his cases and secures all evidence needed for indictment. His formidable eye for detail and meticulously dedicated approach often become clear to the killer only late in the storyline.
The Munsters
A family of friendly monsters that have misadventures all while never quite understanding why people react to them so strangely.
Filmography
as Judge
as Carlo Pierazzi
as Self
as Abe
as Jimmy Capp
as Santo Trafficante Jr.
as Dan Magadan Sr.
as Max Schaeffer
as Russ Sharko
as Superintendent of Police
as Clark
as Pete Solto
as Chief Halliwell
as Guido Pressano
as Mr. Viola
as Dr. Richards
as Ray Sullivan
as Nunzi
as Louie the Bartender
as O'Malley
as Milt Hawkins
as Talaat Pasha
as Manny
as Coach Rizzo
as Yablonowitz
as Teacher
as Sill
as Wendel
as Sgt. Gionfriddo
as Mr. Sharp
as Caruso
as Factory Boss
as Mel
as Lew
as Chuck Voit
as Rawley Dinehart
as Chatsworth
as Blair Benoit
as Dolph
as Lt. Bottomley
as Irving Munn
as Rosie Finniston
as Rudolf Henke
as Cobart
as Insp. John Pappas SFPD
as Pascal
as Frank Dorsdale
as George Janis
as Cardoza
as Sonny Caputo
as Zelmo Swift
as The Marshal
as Sgt. Harry Barnes
as Man
as Luis Perez
as Jasper
as Ralph Dobbs
as Artie Jessup
as Harry Barnes
as Parelli aka Socks
as Jake
as Elmo
as Fatas
as Chuck Regan (uncredited)
as Jake Rotherman
as Jim McCarthy
as Rodriguez
as McDermott
as Delgado
as Phil Masturian
as Manager
as Leo
as Morgan
as Al Ross
as Constantine Victor
as Trench
as Buck Mason
as Fox
as Roy Sumner
as Carn
as Tony Hendricks
as Max Horton
as Roger
as 2nd Killer
as Bartender
as Pudgey Smith (uncredited)
as The Commissar
as Watowah
as Sergeant
as Colonel Velasquez
as Jerry Kulik
as Gordie Shiller
as Burns
as Jim Ross
as Jose
as Young fighter's promoter
as Jim Sunderland
as Milt Frielobe
as Phil Bledsoe
as Mac Peters
as D.A. Anthony Periko
as Strafaci
as Henry
as Michael Fortune
as Police Chief
as Bartender
as Steve, Horseshoe Bartender'
as Sheriff
as Franko
as Ralph (uncredited)
as Joe
as Wilk (uncredited)
as Sherrif Jenkins
as Brother
as Carson
as Frank (uncredited)
as Joe Nadler
as Dorner
as Trent
as Bull
as Bus Starter
as Gus Shuman
as The Driver
as Philip Reilly (The Tall Dark Man)