Chris Avram was an American actor, best known for his roles in various films throughout the 1970s and 1980s. He was born Cristea Avram on August 28, 1931, in Bucharest, Romania, and made a significant impact in international cinema.
Personal and Family Life
Chris Avram graduated in 1958 from the Theater and Cinematographic Art Institute in Bucharest. He moved to France after a successful petition to the Romanian government, where he worked in film alongside actress Marina Vlady. He remained in France for the rest of his life, dedicating himself to acting.
Career Highlights
Avram appeared in many Romanian films during the 1960s and later transitioned to Italian cinema. His career featured a range of roles across different genres and types of films, showcasing his versatility as an actor. Some of his notable performances include characters in “Number One,” “California,” and “Ecologia del delitto.”
Death and Legacy
Chris Avram passed away on January 10, 1989, in Rome, Italy. His contributions to Romanian and international cinema continue to be remembered by film enthusiasts. His journey from Romania to France marks a significant part of his legacy as an actor.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Number One | 1973-05-28 | Benny |
| L’osceno desiderio | 1978-12-04 | Andrea |
| Ecologia del delitto | 1971-09-08 | Franco Ventura / Frank Ventura |
| California | 1977-07-16 | Nelson |
| Il sole nella pelle | 1971-04-09 | Father |
| Vai avanti tu che mi vien da ridere | 1982-11-19 | sceicco Abadjan |
| Sette uomini d’oro nello spazio | 1979-10-26 | Shawn |
| W Django! | 1971-09-29 | Jeff |
| Il commissario di ferro | 1978-12-07 | Crivelli |
| Rivelazioni di un maniaco sessuale al capo della squadra mobile | 1972-07-18 | Professor Casali |
| Il giudice e la minorenne | 1974-08-13 | Marco Serra |
| Varietés | 1971-10-04 | |
| Zodia Fecioarei | 1967-01-23 | Lut |
| Fuori uno sotto un altro, arriva il Passatore | 1973-01-18 | Zambelli |
| Giochi erotici nella terza galassia | 1981-02-12 | Ceylon |
| De-as fi… Harap Alb | 1965-07-01 | Spânul |
| La malavita attacca… la polizia risponde! | 1977-08-23 | Prof. Salviati aka ‘The Prince’ |
| I figli di nessuno | 1974-01-22 | Anselmo Vannini |
| Il commissario Verrazzano | 1978-12-08 | Marco Verelli |
| Milano trema: la polizia vuole giustizia | 1973-08-22 | Commissioner DelBuono |
| Darclée | 1960-11-29 | Eugenio Giraldoni |
| Emmanuelle. Blanca en la tribu del placer | 1975-04-10 | Marco |
| Sogni mostruosamente proibiti | 1982-01-01 | Amante |
| Poveste sentimentala | 1962-05-28 | Dr. George Vrancea |
| Cuore | 1973-04-21 | Il padre |
| Lo studente | 1982-01-21 | Il barone Mario di Villalba |