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Full Rick Aviles Biography
Richard Anthony Aviles (October 14, 1952 - March 17, 1995) was a stand-up comedian who is best remembered for the role of Willie Lopez in the movie Ghost.
In 1987, Rick landed a small part as the "maintenance man", in the movie The Secret of My Success, starring Michael J. Fox. The same year he became the host of It's Showtime at the Apollo, and continued as host until 1991.
In 1990, Rick auditioned and landed his most memorable role. He was cast as Willie Lopez, Sam Wheat's killer, in the movie Ghost. The movie was a smash hit at the box office and received multiple Oscar nominations. Beside Rick, Ghost included the participation of Demi Moore, Patrick Swayze and Whoopi Goldberg.
Among the television series in which he appeared are Mr. & Mrs. Dracula (1980), The Day Women Got Even (1980), The Carol Burnett Show (1991) and Stephen King's The Stand (1994).
Having contracted HIV via heroin abuse, Rick Aviles died on March 17, 1995 in Los Angeles, California, from AIDS complications. |
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