Actor / Director Profile

Erick Avari's credits include leading roles in films from Kevin Reynolds' cult classic _Beast of War, The (2000)_ to commercial mega-hits such as Planet of the Apes (2001), Stargate (1994), Independence Day (1996) and The Mummy (1999). His comedic skills have landed him starring roles in the Adam Sandler remake Mr. Deeds (2002), For Love or Money (1993) and Woody Allen's only TV film, Don't Drink the Water (1994) (TV). He is also featured in Revelation (2002), _The Glass House (2001/I)_ and has a starring role in Michael Meredith's _3 Days of Rain (2002) and Dancing In Twilight_. His long theatrical background has garnered him critical acclaim for several roles at the Joseph Papp Public Theatre in New York City, including his portrayal of Vasquez in "'Tis Pity She's a Whore" and the Broadway hit, "The King and I". He has had the pleasure of performing in some of the most prestigious regional theatres in the country, including The Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis, Chicago's Goodman Theater and The Cleveland Playhouse, playing roles such as the King in "King Lear" and Joseph Smith in the Mabou Mines production of "The Morman Project". On television, in addition to his recurring role as Kasuf on "Stargate SG-1" (1997), he has played notable roles on _"Heroes (2006)""Cybill" (1995)_, "Cheers" (1982), "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" (1993), "Murder, She Wrote" (1984), "NYPD Blue" (1993) and several made-for-TV films.