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Chu Chu Malave Filmography

ActorBORN 1950NEW YORK2 FILMS IN DB

Chu ChuMalave

Known for Acting · The Main Event, Mausoleum

2
FILMS IN DB
$86
TOTAL VALUE
2
PRICED
$43
AVG VALUE
BETAMAX
BEST FORMAT
💎
RAREST RELEASE
Mausoleum
~$62 · BETAMAX · 1983
📈
MOST VALUABLE
Mausoleum
$62 · Est. market value

BIOGRAPHY

Chu Chu Malave, born Edwin Malave in 1950, is a unique figure in the realm of film and television, having transitioned from a professional boxing career to acting. He gained notable recognition for his role as Ramon Santos in the pilot of "Barney Miller," a role he snagged over Erik Estrada. His dynamic presence also graced iconic films like "Dog Day Afternoon" (1975) and the gripping "Deadly Hero" (1975), where he shared the screen with legends like James Earl Jones. Collectors of physical media seek out Chu Chu's work not only for its nostalgic value but also for its representation of a pivotal era in television history. His performance in "The Main Event" (1979), a comedy featuring Barbra Streisand and Ryan O'Neal, is particularly cherished among VHS and DVD enthusiasts. With over 20 TV appearances and a memorable stint in the soap opera "For Richer, for Poorer," his contributions to the small screen continue to resonate, making his films and television appearances valuable finds for collectors dedicated to preserving cinematic history.

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