Erick Avari

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Characters played by Erick Avari

Terence Bey — The Mummy (1999)

Museum curator employed by Evelyn. He hosts Ardeth Bay in Cairo, revealing himself as a fellow Medjai member. He sacrifices his life to allow Rick, Evelyn, and Jonathan to escape from Imhotep and the mind-controlled mob, facilitating their journey to Hamunaptra.

Vijay — Paul Blart: Mall Cop (2009)

Mall employee assisting with daily operations.

Jasjeet — Hachi: A Dog's Tale (2009)

Jasjeet is a hot-dog seller near the Bedridge station who notices the abandoned dog waiting there every day. He and other passers-by feed the dog during his long vigil for Parker, helping him survive after Parker's family has moved away and the station becomes his permanent home.

Kasuf — Stargate (1994)

Kasuf is the chieftain of the Abydos tribe and the father of Sha'uri and Skaara. Believing the expedition members to be emissaries of Ra, he presents Sha'uri to Dr. Daniel Jackson and guides the newcomers into his community, whose people later turn against Ra's guards and gain their freedom.

Cecil Anderson — Mr. Deeds (2002)

Well-meaning general counsel for Blake Media who helps with Deeds's inheritance and remains on the board after Emilio takes over, with Deeds's approval.

Tival — Planet of the Apes (2001)

Human slave in the 2001 film.

Nikolas Natchios — Daredevil (2003)

Nikolas Natchios is Elektra Natchios's father and a lieutenant of Wilson Fisk. When he attempts to end his relationship with Fisk, Fisk hires Bullseye to assassinate him. Bullseye uses Daredevil's stolen baton to kill Nikolas and frame Daredevil, triggering Elektra's pursuit of Matt.

Prescott — Home Alone 4 (2002)

Vera's accomplice who assists in the doll heist.

Ted Ross — The Glass House (2001)

A minor character whose role is not explained in the available plot summary.

General Samir — The Librarian: Return to King Solomon's Mines (2006)

A ruthless mercenary commander driven by greed and power. He leads armed groups to steal historical maps and artifacts, serving as a primary antagonist who directly opposes Flynn’s missions through ambushes and relentless pursuit.

Samad — The Beast of War (1988)

Samad is the Afghan crewman serving aboard Daskal's Soviet tank. During the journey, he explains Pashtunwali and the principle of nanawatai to Koverchenko, helping establish the code that later saves Koverchenko's life. Daskal suspects him of betrayal and murders him in front of the other crewmen, deepening Koverchenko's opposition to Daskal.

Dr. Parrish — A Haunting at Silver Falls (2013)

Dr. Parrish is Larry's father and a local psychiatrist. He grounds Larry and forbids him from seeing Jordan, whom he considers a bad influence, and later conducts Jordan's appointment. He also helps explain the history of the Dhal sisters and takes Jordan to speak with Wyatt about the rings.

Career Overview

Erick Avari has 106 screen credits in a career dating back to 1982. Their work spans 10 cinematic universes — most prominently Paul Blart: Mall Cop with 1 titles. Signature works include The Mummy, Hachi: A Dog's Tale, Stargate. 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
Birth Place
Darjeeling, India

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Universe traveler — spans 10 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q711035), public domain (CC0).