Erick Avari

Biography

Erick Avari is an Indian born American stage, film and television actor, best known for roles in feature films such as "The Beast of War", "Independence Day", "The Mummy", and "Planet of the Apes".

Career Overview

Erick Avari has 106 screen credits in a career dating back to 1982. Their work spans 8 cinematic universes — most prominently Paul Blart: Mall Cop with 1 titles. Signature works include The Mummy, Hachi: A Dog's Tale, Home Alone 4. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For: Acting
Gender: male
Known Credits: 106
Birth Date: 1952-04-13 00:00:00
Birth Place: Darjeeling, India

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 8 universes

Paul Blart: Mall Cop (1 titles)
Mall Cop Collection (1 titles)
The Librarian Collection (1 titles)
Home Alone (1 titles)
Tales from the Crypt Collection (1 titles)
Planet of the Apes (1 titles)
The Mummy (1 titles)
McHale's Navy Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

French Stewart (2 collaborations)
Gideon Jacobs (2 collaborations)
Brendan Fraser (1 collaborations)
Rachel Weisz (1 collaborations)
John Hannah (1 collaborations)
Arnold Vosloo (1 collaborations)
Patricia Velásquez (1 collaborations)
Oded Fehr (1 collaborations)
Kevin J. O'Connor (1 collaborations)
Jonathan Hyde (1 collaborations)

Credits

actors (103 credits)
- The Chosen: Crucifixion
  Nicodemus
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2027
- The Solomon Saga
  King David
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2025
- Chasing Eagle Rock
  Cam Avery
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2020
- Love & Debt
  Johnny
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2019
- The Chosen
  
  - I Am He (2019) ... Nicodemus actor actors
  
  - Invitations (2019) ... Nicodemus actor actors
  
  - Indescribable Compassion (2019) ... Nicodemus actor actors
  
  - The Wedding Gift (2019) ... Nicodemus actor actors
  
  - The Rock on Which it is Built (2019) ... Nicodemus actor actors
  
  2019
- The Kelly Clarkson Show
  
  - Patricia Clarkson, Susan Kelechi Watson, R.J. Halbert, Amy Grant, Erick Avari (2025) ... Self actor actors
  
  2019
- Project Eden: Vol. I
  The Shepherd
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2017
- California Winter
  Douglas Hariri
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2015
- Madam Secretary
  
  - The Ninth Circle (2015) ... Ozan Canoglu actor actors
  
  2014
- Scorpion
  
  - Single Point of Failure (2014) ... Richter actor actors
  
  2014
- It's Not You, It's Me
  Cedrick
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2013
- A Haunting at Silver Falls
  Dr. Parrish
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2013
- Dispatch
  Sergeant Pincus
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2011
- Three Veils
  Mr. Qasim
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2011
- Grimm
  
  - Highway of Tears (2014) ... JP actor actors
  
  2011
- Parenthood
  
  - There's Something I Need To Tell You... (2012) ... Leon Dengraff actor actors
  
  2010
- Human Target
  
  - Victoria (2010) ... Gerard actor actors
  
  2010
- Stargate: History Made
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2009
- Fault Line
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2009
- Hachi: A Dog's Tale
  Jasjeet
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2009
- Paul Blart: Mall Cop
  Vijay
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2009
- Warehouse 13
  
  - Endless (2014) ... Caturanga actor actors
  
  - Stand (2) (2011) ... Caturanga actor actors
  
  - Emily Lake (1) (2011) ... Caturanga actor actors
  
  2009
- NCIS: Los Angeles
  
  - Endgame (2012) ... Hosein Khadem actor actors
  
  2009
- Castle
  
  - Wrapped Up in Death (2010) ... Rupert Bentley actor actors
  
  2009
- Lie to Me
  
  - Pied Piper (2010) ... Dr. Kozell actor actors
  
  2009
- Party Down
  
  - Constance Carmell Wedding (2010) ... Reverend actor actors
  
  2009
- AmericanEast
  Fikry
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2008
- Dark Matter
  Professor R.K. Gazda
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2008
- InAlienable
  Howard
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2008
- The Mentalist
  
  - Red Lacquer Nail Polish (2013) ... Dr. Lance Reinhardt actor actors
  
  2008
- Charlie Wilson's War
  Avi Perlman
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2007
- Postal
  Habib
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2007
- Choose Connor
  Arthur Dennison
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2007
- Flight of the Living Dead
  Dr. Bennett
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2007
- Life
  
  - Hit Me Baby (2009) ... Edward Zakaria actor actors
  
  2007
- Burn Notice
  
  - Turn and Burn (2008) ... Nefzi actor actors
  
  2007
- Dirty Sexy Money
  
  - The Chiavennasca (2007) ... actor actors
  
  2007
- The Librarian: Return to King Solomon's Mines
  General Samir
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2006
- Heroes
  
  - Six Months Ago (2006) ... Chandra Suresh actor actors
  
  - Homecoming (2006) ... Chandra Suresh actor actors
  
  - Seven Minutes to Midnight (2006) ... Chandra Suresh actor actors
  
  2006
- The L.A. Riot Spectacular
  Matre'd
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2005
- Dancing in Twilight
  Matt
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2005
- Dragnet: Sticks and Stones
  Sanjay Ramachandran
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2003
- Daredevil
  Nikolas Natchios
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2003
- The O.C.
  
  - The College Try (2006) ... Dr. Overbee actor actors
  
  2003
- Home Alone 4
  Prescott
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2002
- Ritual
  Dr. Peter Winsfold
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2002
- The Master of Disguise
  Cigar Maker
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2002
- Mr. Deeds
  Cecil Anderson
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2002
- Three Days of Rain
  Alex
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2002
- Incest
  Paul
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2002
- Everwood
  
  - Extra Ordinary (2003) ... James Gellar actor actors
  
  2002
- The Glass House
  Ted Ross
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2001
- Planet of the Apes
  Tival
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2001
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent
  
  - World's Fair (2007) ... Kazi Hasni actor actors
  
  2001
- Alias
  
  - Breaking Point (2003) ... Dr. Vasson actor actors
  
  2001
- Star Trek: Enterprise
  
  - Terra Nova (2001) ... Jamin actor actors
  
  2001
- The District
  
  - Twist of Hate (2002) ... Omar Khalid actor actors
  
  2000
- The 13th Warrior
  Caravan Leader
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1999
- The Mummy
  Terence Bey
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1999
- Judging Amy
  
  - Catching It Early (2004) ... Steven Nashte actor actors
  
  1999
- The West Wing
  
  - Lord John Marbury (2000) ... Pakistani ambassador actor actors
  
  1999
- Felicity
  
  - A Perfect Match (2001) ... Dr. Ansari actor actors
  
  - Oops...Noel Did It Again (2001) ... Dr. Ansari actor actors
  
  1998
- The Wild Thornberrys
  
  - Happy Campers (2000) ... Guard / Soldier (voice) actor actors
  
  - Queen of Denial (2000) ... Guard (voice) actor actors
  
  - You Ain't Seen Nothin', Yeti (1999) ... Hasim / Jigme / Nepal / Egypt Wallah (voice) actor actors
  
  1998
- The Undercover Kid
  Brach
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1997
- McHale's Navy
  European Leader (uncredited)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1997
- Dharma & Greg
  
  - I Think, Therefore I Am in Trouble (2002) ... Lalit actor actors
  
  1997
- Stargate SG-1
  
  - Absolute Power (2001) ... Kasuf actor actors
  
  - Forever in a Day (1999) ... Kasuf actor actors
  
  - Secrets (1998) ... Kasuf actor actors
  
  1997
- Project: ALF
  Rocket (voice)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1996
- Aladdin on Ice
  The Mystic Traveler
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1995
- JAG
  
  - The Black Jet (1998) ... Minister Nassan actor actors
  
  1995
- Cybill
  
  - Since I Lost My Baby (1995) ... Paolo actor actors
  
  1995
- Don't Drink the Water
  Emir's Aide
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1994
- Stargate
  Kasuf
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1994
- Color of Night
  Cabbie (uncredited)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1994
- Babylon 5
  
  - And the Rock Cried Out, No Hiding Place (1996) ... Rabbi Leo Meyers actor actors
  
  1994
- Chicago Hope
  
  - Cutting Edges (1995) ... Dr. Goodman (uncredited) actor actors
  
  1994
- Dream Lover
  Dr. Spatz
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1993
- For Love or Money
  Benny the Jewler
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1993
- Scam
  Mr. Ayub
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1993
- The Hit List
  Pharmaceutical Wholesaler
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1993
- Casualties of Love: The Long Island Lolita Story
  Surgeon
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1993
- The X-Files
  
  - Lord of the Flies (2001) ... Dr. Herb Fountain actor actors
  
  1993
- Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
  
  - Destiny (1995) ... Vedek Yarka actor actors
  
  1993
- Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
  
  - Target: Jimmy Olsen! (1995) ... Mr. Moonhauer actor actors
  
  1993
- seaQuest DSV
  
  - Treasures of the Mind (1993) ... Lybyan Representative actor actors
  
  1993
- Encino Man
  Raji
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1992
- Treacherous Crossing
  Don Gallegher
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1992
- Final Analysis
  Moderator (uncredited)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1992
- Mad About You
  
  - The Last Scampi (1994) ... Dr. Arzupian actor actors
  
  1992
- Martin
  
  - Jerome's in the House and He Won't Get Out (1993) ... Rashidi (uncredited) actor actors
  
  1992
- Law & Order
  
  - Floater (2003) ... Divorce Attorney Ravi Patel actor actors
  
  - Prescription for Death (1990) ... Dr. 'Ekballa' Raza actor actors
  
  1990
- Wings
  
  - Mathers of the Heart (1992) ... Artist actor actors
  
  1990
- The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
  
  - Ill Will (1992) ... Cedric actor actors
  
  1990
- She's Back
  Deli Owner
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1989
- Seinfeld
  
  - The Pilot (2) (1993) ... Cabbie actor actors
  
  - The Pilot (1) (1993) ... Cabbie actor actors
  
  1989
- The Beast
  Samad
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1988
- Roseanne
  
  - Someday My Prince Will Come (1996) ... Prince's Assistant actor actors
  
  1988
- Star Trek: The Next Generation
  
  - Unification (1) (1991) ... B'iJik actor actors
  
  1987
- On Wings of Fire
  Professor
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1986
- L.A. Law
  
  - Splatoon (1991) ... William Harris actor actors
  
  1986
- Nothing Lasts Forever
  Toulouse Lautrec
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1984
- Murder, She Wrote
  
  - Mrs. Parker's Revenge (1996) ... Raul Jaffa actor actors
  
  1984
- Cheers
  
  - Feelings... Whoa, Whoa, Whoa (1992) ... Mr. Cranston actor actors
  
  1982
writing (1 credits)
- Chasing Eagle Rock
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2020
production (1 credits)
- Chasing Eagle Rock
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  2020
directing (1 credits)
- Chasing Eagle Rock
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2020