DeForest Covan
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Wherever the work plays, DeForest Covan is a familiar face with the standing that comes from titles people actually watched. 1936 is where the trail of credits begins. Neither screen has been abandoned for the other as the profile grew. 'Rocky' is the point of contact for most viewers. 'New York, New York' is the second credit that travels internationally.
DeForest Covan
20 Movies
4 Series
Wherever the work plays, DeForest Covan is a familiar face with the standing that comes from titles people actually watched. 1936 is where the trail of credits begins. Neither screen has been abandoned for the other as the profile grew. 'Rocky' is the point of contact for most viewers. 'New York, New York' is the second credit that travels internationally.
Movies
Plays Apollo's Corner
Rocky
1976
Plays Porter
New York, New York
1977
Plays Pinochle Player
Cheech & Chong's Next Movie
1980
Plays Older Man
One Good Cop
1991
Plays Zebulon
Beneath the Valley of the Ultra-Vixens
1979
Plays Officer #1
When a Stranger Calls
1979
Plays Janitor
The Incredible Melting Man
1977
Plays Shoe Shine Boy
The Day of the Locust
1975
Plays Concierge
The Night Before
1988
Plays Cut Man
Body and Soul
1981
Plays Fred Jenkins
To Sleep with Anger
1990
Plays Dancer
New Moon
1940
Plays Shoe-Shine
Going Places
1938
Plays Tribesman
Drums of the Desert
1940
Plays Samson's Street People
Black Samson
1974
Plays Jackson
Chasing Trouble
1940
Plays 'Shadow', Harlem Tuff-Kid Gang Member
Take My Life
1942
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To Sleep with Anger
Full Filmography
Martin
Man in Audience #2 · 1 episode
1992–
TV
One Good Cop
Older Man
1991
Film
To Sleep with Anger
Fred Jenkins
1990
Film
The Night Before
Concierge
1988
Film
Body and Soul
Cut Man
1981
Film
Cheech & Chong's Next Movie
Pinochle Player
1980
Film
When a Stranger Calls
Officer #1
1979
Film
Beneath the Valley of the Ultra-Vixens
Zebulon
1979
Film
The Incredible Melting Man
Janitor
1977
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is DeForest Covan still alive?
DeForest Covan passed away on September 8, 2007 at age 89.
What are the most famous roles of DeForest Covan?
DeForest Covan is best known for roles in Rocky, New York, New York, When a Stranger Calls.
How many movies has DeForest Covan been in?
Over a 71-year career (since 1936), DeForest Covan has appeared in 20 movies and 4 TV shows.
What was DeForest Covan's first movie?
The career of DeForest Covan began with The Singing Kid (1936).
What is DeForest Covan's most recent movie or series?
DeForest Covan's most recent release is Martin, which premiered on August 27, 1992.
What TV shows has DeForest Covan appeared in?
On television, DeForest Covan has appeared in Kojak, Martin, That's My Mama, Medical Story.
DeForest Covan
1917-09-09 · Chicago, Illinois, USA
Wherever the work plays, DeForest Covan is a familiar face with the standing that comes from titles people actually watched. 1936 is where the trail of credits begins. Neither screen has been abandoned for the other as the profile grew. 'Rocky' is the point of contact for most viewers. 'New York, New York' is the second credit that travels internationally.