Biography
Rick Aviles was a stand-up comedian and actor who played small supporting roles in several major films of the early '90s. The Manhattan native launched his career as a street performer in Greenwich Village's Washington Square Park. He gained a following and made it to cable television where he hosted
Showtime at the Apollo and
One Night Stand on HBO. Aviles made his film debut in
Cannonball Run (1981) and went on to appear in features ranging from
Street Smart (1987), to
Ghost (1990), to
Carlito's Way (1993). Aviles made his final film appearances in
Kevin Costner's
Waterworld (1995) and
Joe's Apartment (1996). ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide