Portrait of David Proval

Acting

David Proval

Career

Active from 1973 to 2026, busiest in 1995 and 2018 with 3 main titles each.

Leading roles
13
top three billing
Average score
GoodWatch score51/100
Highest rated
Poster for Mean Streets
Mean Streets
GoodWatch score84/100

What stands out

Compared with the average well-known movie, over 63 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.

Energy: 4.7 versus catalog average 4.6EnergyHeart: 4.0 versus catalog average 4.2HeartHumor: 3.1 versus catalog average 2.6HumorWorld: 5.6 versus catalog average 5.6WorldCraft: 5.3 versus catalog average 5.3CraftStyle: 5.8 versus catalog average 5.9Style
David Proval Catalog average

Rarely in their work

  • Wonder
    2.8, average 3.4
  • Warfare
    0.5, average 1.2
  • Melancholy
    4.2, average 4.7
  • Uncanny
    2.0, average 2.5

Main genres

Select a genre to see those titles.

Recurring tags

  • Character Study 4
  • Social Commentary 3
  • Intriguing Plot 3
  • Cult Classic 2
  • Murder Mystery 2
  • Suspenseful 2
  • Mafia Intrigue 2
  • Quirky Characters 2
  • Psychological Drama 2
  • Character-Driven 2
  • 1950s Brooklyn 2
  • Slow-Burn Narrative 2

Works often with

People in at least two of their main titles.

Movies and TV shows

90
Type
Role
Score
Decade
Genre
Group by

2020s

3 titles
The Projectionist
The Projectionist (2026)

as Aaron

Queen of Manhattan
Queen of Manhattan (2025)

as Mickey

Written for Walken
Written for Walken (2023)

as David Proval

2010s

16 titles · average score 48
Rusty
Rusty (2019)

as Uncle Charlie

Lost Angelas
Lost Angelas (2019)
GoodWatch score 43

as Vince Rose

Papa
Papa (2018)

as David Dresner

High & Outside: A Baseball Noir
High & Outside: A Baseball Noir (2018)

as Don

Cabaret Maxime
Cabaret Maxime (2018)
GoodWatch score 39

as Mr. Gus

The Brooklyn Banker
The Brooklyn Banker (2016)
GoodWatch score 46

as Manny

Vinyl
Vinyl (2016)
GoodWatch score 72

TV show · as Vince Finestra

Aquarius
Aquarius (2015)
GoodWatch score 68

TV show · as Danilo

Silent but Deadly
Silent but Deadly (2012)
GoodWatch score 24

as Giovanni

Just 45 Minutes from Broadway
Just 45 Minutes from Broadway (2012)

as Larry Cooper

Queen of the Lot
Queen of the Lot (2010)
GoodWatch score 45

as Caesar

Pete Smalls Is Dead
Pete Smalls Is Dead (2010)
GoodWatch score 43

as Nimmo

2000s

21 titles · average score 50
The Unknown Trilogy
The Unknown Trilogy (2008)
GoodWatch score 43

as Lucky Smith (segment "Frankie the Squirrel")

Phantom Punch
Phantom Punch (2008)
GoodWatch score 50

as Savino

Hollywood Dreams
Hollywood Dreams (2007)
GoodWatch score 41

as Caesar DiNatale

Smokin' Aces
Smokin' Aces (2006)
GoodWatch score 50

as Victor Padiche

Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous
Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous (2005)
GoodWatch score 38

as Mr. Grant (uncredited)

The Circle
The Circle (2005)
GoodWatch score 52

as Dad

Just Desserts
Just Desserts (2004)
GoodWatch score 56

as Uncle Fabrizio

Murder Without Conviction
Murder Without Conviction (2004)
GoodWatch score 59

as James Talley /Edward Talley - Age 55

Bookies
Bookies (2003)
GoodWatch score 62

as Larry

13 Moons
13 Moons (2002)
GoodWatch score 51

as Mo

Boomtown
Boomtown (2002)
GoodWatch score 80

TV show · as Paul Turcotte

The Division
The Division (2001)
GoodWatch score 45

TV show · as Edgar Lessing

1990s

25 titles · average score 62
The Sopranos
The Sopranos (1999)
GoodWatch score 92

TV show · as Richie Aprile

The West Wing
The West Wing (1999)
GoodWatch score 83

TV show · as Rabbi Glassman

Felicity
Felicity (1998)
GoodWatch score 79

TV show · as Mr. Kinney

Mob Queen
Mob Queen (1998)

as George Gianfranco

Flipping
Flipping (1997)

as Billy White, Cop / Narrator / Michael's Lover

Everybody Loves Raymond
Everybody Loves Raymond (1996)
GoodWatch score 75

TV show · as Marco Fogagnolo

The Pretender
The Pretender (1996)
GoodWatch score 83

TV show · as Carl Will

Four Rooms
Four Rooms (1995)
GoodWatch score 38

as Siegfried

To the Limit
To the Limit (1995)
GoodWatch score 35

as Joey Bambino

The Shawshank Redemption
The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
GoodWatch score 88

as Snooze

Romeo Is Bleeding
Romeo Is Bleeding (1993)
GoodWatch score 45

as Scully

Innocent Blood
Innocent Blood (1992)
GoodWatch score 50

as Lenny

1980s

14 titles · average score 63
Quantum Leap
Quantum Leap (1989)
GoodWatch score 72

TV show · as Dr. Masters

UHF
UHF (1989)
GoodWatch score 60

as Head Thug

Vice Versa
Vice Versa (1988)
GoodWatch score 62

as Turk

Friday the 13th: The Series
Friday the 13th: The Series (1987)
GoodWatch score 70

TV show · as Victor Haas / Eric

The Monster Squad
The Monster Squad (1987)
GoodWatch score 63

as Pilot

The Equalizer
The Equalizer (1985)
GoodWatch score 62

TV show · as Goldman

Miami Vice
Miami Vice (1984)
GoodWatch score 77

TV show · as I.A. Detective Louie Gallo

The Star Chamber
The Star Chamber (1983)
GoodWatch score 55

as Officer Nelson

Hey Good Lookin'
Hey Good Lookin' (1982)
GoodWatch score 56

as Crazy Shapiro (voice)

Knight Rider
Knight Rider (1982)
GoodWatch score 76

TV show · as Robber with Gold Watch

Cagney & Lacey
Cagney & Lacey (1982)
GoodWatch score 69

TV show

Fame
Fame (1982)
GoodWatch score 46

TV show

1970s

10 titles · average score 63
Nunzio
Nunzio (1978)
GoodWatch score 59

as Nunzio

Wizards
Wizards (1977)
GoodWatch score 66

as Peace (voice)

Nowhere to Hide
Nowhere to Hide (1977)

as Rick

Monster Squad
Monster Squad (1976)
GoodWatch score 63

TV show · as Plunder

Harry and Walter Go to New York
Harry and Walter Go to New York (1976)
GoodWatch score 48

as Ben

Rafferty and the Gold Dust Twins
Rafferty and the Gold Dust Twins (1975)
GoodWatch score 55

as The Incessant Talker

Foster & Laurie
Foster & Laurie (1975)

as Ianucci

Mean Streets
Mean Streets (1973)
GoodWatch score 84

as Tony DeVienazo

Kojak
Kojak (1973)
GoodWatch score 72

TV show · as Calvelli

Cinderella Liberty
Cinderella Liberty (1973)
GoodWatch score 60

as Sailor #1

1960s

1 title · average score 64
The Boston Strangler
The Boston Strangler (1968)
GoodWatch score 64

as Removalist (uncredited)