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Chuck Shamata

Chuck Shamata

Acting·60 films

Chuck Shamata's career spans four decades in film, television and theatre. Among his most recent credits are the feature films One Week, The Sentinal, Cinderella Man and War Games 2; the cable movies Tipping Point,The Engagement Ring and Kojak (and the ensuing series). Don Shebib's classic Between Friends - often recognized by critics as one of Canada's all time best - was the film for which Shamata received his first Genie Award nomination, and was presented with a Migliore Attore award by the legendary Vittorio De Sica at the Sorrento Film Festival. His other feature credits include The Spre

Filmography

Cinderella Man
Cinderella Man (2005)Father Rorick
Miss Sloane
Miss Sloane (2016)Bill Sanford
Clown
Clown (2014)Walt
Scanners
Scanners (1981)Tony (uncredited)
Breakthrough
Breakthrough (2019)Chief Marlo
The Sentinel
The Sentinel (2006)Director Overbrook
Death Wish V: The Face of Death
Death Wish V: The Face of Death (1994)Sal Paconi
Flash of Genius
Flash of Genius (2008)Professor Irwin
WarGames: The Dead Code
WarGames: The Dead Code (2008)Bill Carter
One Week
One Week (2008)Gerald Tyler
Still Mine
Still Mine (2012)Judge
The House by the Lake
The House by the Lake (1976)Harry
Crimes of Fashion
Crimes of Fashion (2004)Sal Hugo
The Devil and Max Devlin
The Devil and Max Devlin (1981)Jerry Nadler
DC 9/11: Time of Crisis
DC 9/11: Time of Crisis (2003)Shelton
Behind the Red Door
Behind the Red Door (2003)Father
Act of Vengeance
Act of Vengeance (1986)Millard Atler
Escape Clause
Escape Clause (1996)Captain Vincent Nalli
Running
Running (1979)Howard
Stone Cold Dead
Stone Cold Dead (1979)Sgt. Tony Colabre
The Terry Fox Story
The Terry Fox Story (1983)Wilson
Virus
Virus (1996)Leo Burns
Sugartime
Sugartime (1995)Michael Delfano
The Two Mr. Kissels
The Two Mr. Kissels (2008)Bill Kissel
Starcrossed
Starcrossed (1985)Chairman
Power Play
Power Play (1978)Hillsman
Nowhere to Hide
Nowhere to Hide (1987)Mike Watson
Snap Decision
Snap Decision (2001)Jack Bradley
I Miss You, Hugs and Kisses
I Miss You, Hugs and Kisses (1978)Gershen Isen
Joshua Then and Now
Joshua Then and Now (1985)Seymour Kaplan
Bonanno: A Godfather's Story
Bonanno: A Godfather's Story (1999)Santo Trafficante
The Perfect Neighbor
The Perfect Neighbor (2005)Detective Lupo
When Justice Fails
When Justice Fails (1999)Captain Tanner
Hyper Sapien: People from Another Star
Hyper Sapien: People from Another Star (1986)
Spreading Ground
Spreading Ground (2000)Capt. Neiman
Alegría
Alegría (1999)Narrator (Voice)
Welcome to Blood City
Welcome to Blood City (1977)Ricardo
The Engagement Ring
The Engagement Ring (2005)Johnny Anselmi
Gone Tomorrow
Gone Tomorrow (2015)Frank Thompson
Family of Strangers
Family of Strangers (1993)Tim
A Simple Fucking Gesture
A Simple Fucking Gesture (2020)Man
Guilty Hearts
Guilty Hearts (2002)Det. Mike Virgilio
A Father for Brittany
A Father for Brittany (1998)Bob Minkowitz
Princes In Exile
Princes In Exile (1991)Dr. Merritt
Between Friends
Between Friends (1983)Dr. Seth Simpson
A Time to Live
A Time to Live (1985)Dr. Strathmore
Canada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. Banks
Canada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. Banks (1985)
Almost Golden: The Jessica Savitch Story
Almost Golden: The Jessica Savitch Story (1995)Al Binder
Night Friend
Night Friend (1988)Jack
The Thin Blue Lie
The Thin Blue Lie (2000)Vinnie
In Like Flynn
In Like Flynn (1985)Danton
Saving Emily
Saving Emily (2004)Russo
Unfinished Business
Unfinished Business (1984)Carl
Whitewash: The Clarence Brandley Story
Whitewash: The Clarence Brandley Story (2002)Don Brown
Mafia Princess
Mafia Princess (1986)Louie
Uncut Gem
Uncut Gem (1990)Max
Between Friends
Between Friends (1973)Chino
On Thin Ice: The Tai Babilonia Story
On Thin Ice: The Tai Babilonia Story (1990)Connie Babilonia Sr.
Break a Leg
Break a Leg (2009)Hit-man
Jackie Bouvier Kennedy Onassis
Jackie Bouvier Kennedy Onassis (2000)Pierre Salinger