Erick Avari
An Indian-American character actor born in Darjeeling, Erick Avari is one of Hollywood's most prolific supporting players, with a stately bearing that suits scholars, priests and dignitaries. He appeared as the curator Dr. Terrence Bey in 'The Mummy' (1999), and turned up in 'Stargate' (1994), 'Independence Day' (1996), 'Daredevil' (2003) and the tearjerker 'Hachi: A Dog's Tale' (2009). Across hundreds of film and television credits he has lent a courtly gravity to genre cinema. A familiar, dependable face, he is the kind of actor audiences recognize long before they can name him.
Erick Avari
44 Movies
61 Series
An Indian-American character actor born in Darjeeling, Erick Avari is one of Hollywood's most prolific supporting players, with a stately bearing that suits scholars, priests and dignitaries. He appeared as the curator Dr. Terrence Bey in 'The Mummy' (1999), and turned up in 'Stargate' (1994), 'Independence Day' (1996), 'Daredevil' (2003) and the tearjerker 'Hachi: A Dog's Tale' (2009). Across hundreds of film and television credits he has lent a courtly gravity to genre cinema. A familiar, dependable face, he is the kind of actor audiences recognize long before they can name him.
Movies
Plays Terence Bey
The Mummy
1999
Plays Tival
Planet of the Apes
2001
Plays Kasuf
Stargate
1994
Plays Jasjeet
Hachi: A Dog's Tale
2009
Plays Natchios
Daredevil
2003
Plays Vijay
Paul Blart: Mall Cop
2009
Plays Caravan Leader
The 13th Warrior
1999
Plays Cecil Anderson
Mr. Deeds
2002
Plays Prescott
Home Alone 4
2002
Plays Dr. Spatz
Dream Lover
1994
Plays Samad
The Beast of War
1988
Plays Avi Perlman
Charlie Wilson's War
2007
Plays Ted Ross
The Glass House
2001
Plays Raji
Encino Man
1992
Plays Benny the Jewler
For Love or Money
1993
Plays General Samir
The Librarian: Return to King Solomon's Mines
2006
Plays Cigar Maker
The Master of Disguise
2002
Plays Habib
Postal
2007
Plays Dr. Peter Winsfold
Ritual
2002
Plays Dr. Bennett
Flight of the Living Dead
2007
Plays Pharmaceutical Wholesaler
The Hit List
1993
Plays Professor R.K. Gazda
Dark Matter
2008
Plays Dr. Parrish
A Haunting at Silver Falls
2013
Plays Alex
Three Days of Rain
2002
Plays Howard
InAlienable
2008
Plays The Shepherd
Project Eden: Vol. I
2017
Plays Fikry
AmericanEast
2008
Plays Johnny
Love & Debt
2019
Plays Mr. Qasim
Three Veils
2011
Plays Arthur Dennison
Choose Connor
2007
Plays Matre'd
The L.A. Riot Spectacular
2005
Plays Deli Owner
She's Back
1989
Plays Toulouse Lautrec
Nothing Lasts Forever
1984
Plays Brach
The Undercover Kid
1997
Plays Sergeant Pincus
Dispatch
2011
Plays Matt
Dancing in Twilight
2005
TV Shows
Plays Hakim Huzan
True Blue
1989
Plays Nicodemus
The Chosen
2019
Plays Chandra Suresh
Heroes
2006
Plays Hasim / Jigme / Nepal / Egypt Wallah (voice)
The Wild Thornberrys
1998
Plays Kasuf
Stargate SG-1
1997
Plays Caturanga
Warehouse 13
2009
Plays Dr. Lumbago
Bone Chillers
1996
Plays Dr. 'Ekballa' Raza
Law & Order
1990
Plays Cabbie
Seinfeld
1989
Plays Luggage Salesman
Great Scott!
1992
Plays Boise
VR.5
1995
Plays Proprietor
Gun
1997
Plays Raul Jaffa
Murder, She Wrote
1984
Plays Dr. Arzupian
Mad About You
1992
Plays Jamin
Star Trek: Enterprise
2001
Plays Rupert Bentley
Castle
2009
Plays Omar Khalid
The District
2000
Plays B'iJik
Star Trek: The Next Generation
1987
Plays Pakistani ambassador
The West Wing
1999
Plays Steven Nashte
Judging Amy
1999
Plays Dr. Vasson
Alias
2001
Plays Cedric
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
1990
Plays James Gellar
Everwood
2002
Plays Dr Thomas Burell
Tru Calling
2003
Plays Dr. Kasan
Baywatch Nights
1995
Plays Paolo
Cybill
1995
Plays Artist
Wings
1990
Plays Edward Zakaria
Life
2007
Plays Lalit
Dharma & Greg
1997
Plays Nefzi
Burn Notice
2007
Latest Trailers
Watch Trailer
Love & Debt
Full Filmography
The Chosen: Crucifixion
Nicodemus
2027
Film
The Solomon Saga
King David
2025
Film
Chasing Eagle Rock
Cam Avery
2020
Film
Love & Debt
Johnny
2019
Film
The Chosen
Nicodemus · 12 episodes
2019–
TV
Project Eden: Vol. I
The Shepherd
2017
Film
Graves
Ahsan · 1 episode
2016–
TV
California Winter
Douglas Hariri
2015
Film
Scorpion
Richter · 1 episode
2014–
TV
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Erick Avari and where are they from?
Erick Avari is 74 years old, born on April 13, 1952 in Darjeeling, India.
What are the most famous roles of Erick Avari?
Erick Avari is best known for roles in The Mummy, Hachi: A Dog's Tale, Daredevil.
How many movies has Erick Avari been in?
Over a 42-year career (since 1984), Erick Avari has appeared in 44 movies and 61 TV shows.
What was Erick Avari's first movie?
The career of Erick Avari began with Nothing Lasts Forever (1984).
What is Erick Avari's most recent movie or series?
Erick Avari's most recent release is The Solomon Saga, which premiered on December 6, 2025.
What TV shows has Erick Avari appeared in?
On television, Erick Avari has appeared in The Mentalist, Scorpion, The X-Files, Grimm.
Does Erick Avari have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Erick Avari's upcoming work includes: The Chosen: Crucifixion (2027).
Erick Avari
1952-04-13 · Darjeeling, India
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".