Biography
Schiavelli lends an unforgettably Gothic air to otherwise minute roles, such as Fredrickson in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" (1975) Salieri's valet in "Amadeus" (1984) and the Subway Ghost in "Ghost" (1990). He also has had an extensive TV career of piquant guest spots on episodes of "Moonlighting" and "Miami Vice" among other series. Schiavelli began in feature films in 1971 with "Taking Off" and continued in small roles for most of the …
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Career Milestones
2007 | Cast in the Italian film, "The Golden Door" written and directed by Emanuele Crialese; character was originally planned to play a major part, but he died during the filming, forcing his role to become a supporting character |
2001 | Directed a theater piece in Sicily, based on nine fables |
1997 | Played the jailer in "The Beautician and the Beast" |
1990 | Had showy co-starring role as a spirit who assists Patrick Swayze in the hit film "Ghost" |
1986 | Recreated role of Mr. Vargas in TV series "Fast Times" (CBS) |
1984 | Played Salieri's valet in "Amadeus" |
1982 | Played eccentric science teacher Mr. Vargas in "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" |
1978 | Made TV movie debut in "Return From Gilligan's Island" (CBS) |
1978 | Made first of recurring roles as Rev. Gorky on "Taxi" (ABC) |
1972 | Was regular on the ABC summer sitcom "The Corner Bar" |
1971 | Film debut "Taking Off" |