Val Avery
ActingAbout Val Avery
Val Avery was an American film and television actor.
Val Avery Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Val Avery reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Val Avery's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 54% of Val Avery's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Blood Sport, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Val Avery Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Val Avery's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Val Avery has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | A Constant Forge | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | A Fish in the Bathtub | Abe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Donnie Brasco | Santo Trafficante Jr. | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Assault at West Point: The Court-Martial of Johnson Whittaker | Gen. Sherman | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Conspiracy: The Trial of the Chicago 8 | Superintendent of Police | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Courage | Pete Solto | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Cobra | Chief Halliwell | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Out of the Darkness | Guido Pressano | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Pope of Greenwich Village | Nunzi | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Easy Money | Louie the Bartender | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Sharky's Machine | Manny | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Continental Divide | Yablonowitz | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Chosen | Teacher | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Gloria | Sill | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Brubaker | Wendel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Amityville Horror | Sgt. Gionfriddo | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Wanderers | Mr. Sharp | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Love and Bullets | Caruso | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Up in Smoke | Factory Boss | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Heroes | Mel | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Harry and Walter Go to New York | Chatsworth | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Killing of a Chinese Bookie | Blair Benoit | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Let's Do It Again | Lt. Bottomley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Laughing Policeman | Insp. John Pappas SFPD | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Papillon | Pascal | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Blood Sport | Frank Dorsdale | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Black Caesar | Cardoza | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Minnie and Moskowitz | Zelmo Swift | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Who Says I Can't Ride a Rainbow! | The Marshal | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Anderson Tapes | Parelli aka Socks | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Machine Gun McCain | Chuck Regan (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Brotherhood | Jake Rotherman | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Faces | Jim McCarthy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Pink Jungle | Rodriguez | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Hombre | Delgado | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Dangerous Days of Kiowa Jones | Morgan | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Assault on a Queen | Trench | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Nevada Smith | Buck Mason | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Hallelujah Trail | Bartender | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Sylvia | Pudgey Smith (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Hud | Jose | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Requiem for a Heavyweight | Young fighter's promoter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Too Late Blues | Milt Frielobe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Magnificent Seven | Henry | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Last Train from Gun Hill | Steve, Horseshoe Bartender' | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | King Creole | Ralph (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Long, Hot Summer | Wilk (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Edge of the City | Brother | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Harder They Fall | Frank (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | One Touch of Venus | Bus Starter | Hit | Similar → |
Val Avery - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Val Avery?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Val Avery is "Blood Sport" with a rating of 8.3/10.
How many movies has Val Avery acted in?
Val Avery has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Val Avery?
Other notable films include "Papillon", "The Magnificent Seven", and "Donnie Brasco".