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Chick Vennera

Chick Vennera

Actor, also director · Died July 7, 2021, aged 74 · Herkimer, New York, USA

Francis "Chick" Vennera was an American actor and voice artist. He often served as a voice double for Joe Pesci.

Biography from TMDB.

Born
March 27, 1947
Died
July 7, 2021 (aged 74)
From
Herkimer, New York, USA
Works as
Actor, also director
Titles
39 on MovieCove · 57 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 37 days to Oct 26Down 43% in 30 days

What are Chick Vennera's films like?

Across their 21 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Survival.

Genres

Action10 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 5th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Drama3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 50th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Comedy2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 55th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Morality
23%
Survival
21%
Self
18%
Bonds
16%
Power
13%
Society
5%
Ideas
4%
Survival10 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFreedom3 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity3 titles, browse their movies with this themeRevenge2 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love2 titles, browse their movies with this themeDuty3 titles, browse their movies with this themeBetrayal3 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 20 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 12 · Stylized 7 · Heightened 1

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 5 · Charged 14 · Intense 1

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 8 · Shifting 11 · Whiplash 1

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 12 · Some laughs 6 · Funny 2

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 5 · Even-paced 15 · Relentless 0

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 16 · Engaged 4 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 19 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

6 analyzed roles

Usually the Mentor: 2 of 6 analyzed roles.

Mentor
2 of 6
Ally
1 of 6
Threshold guardian
1 of 6
Hero
1 of 6
Shadow
1 of 6

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
16
Thrilling
7
Warm
5
Hopeful
5
Joyful
3
Other
17

How their films linger

Fun11 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good9 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 3 with a twist

  • Happy11
  • Bittersweet6
  • Ambiguous3
  • Cyclical1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Chick Vennera's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 27 of their 39 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (16).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Chick Vennera's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

57 credits, 39 with a MovieCove page.

  • Glass Trap(2005)

    as Paolo

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films

  • Stranded (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Vladi

  • Air Rage(2001)

    as Fishman

    Midcredits score: 2nd percentile of all films

  • That's Life (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Static Shock(2000)

    Show 3 episodes · as Ferret (voice)

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all shows

  • Intrepid(2000)

    as Ellerson

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films

  • Animaniacs: Wakko's Wish(1999)

    as Pesto (voice)

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • Final Voyage (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Dennis

  • Fugitive Mind(1999)

    as Jimmy Morabito

    Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all films

  • Active Stealth(1999)

    as Chiccio

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • Tycus(1999)

    as Stan Alton

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • Angel in Training(1999)

    Director

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • Running Red(1999)

    as Liquor Store Owner

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all films

  • Batman Beyond(1999)

    Show 1 episode · as Chauffeur (voice)

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all shows

  • Air America (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 1 episode · as Mesarigos

  • The Capitol Conspiracy(1998)

    as Salvator

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films

  • Evasive Action(1998)

    as Edward

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

  • Time Under Fire(1997)

    as Spitz

    Midcredits score: 2nd percentile of all films

  • Cow and Chicken (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Salesman #1 (voice)

  • Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Goth (segment "E-Mail")

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all shows

  • Maximum Security (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Second Unit Director

  • Friend of the Family II(1996)

    Second Unit Director

    Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all films

  • The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Gustavo Arollo (voice) · as Lorenzo (voice) · as Walker (voice)

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all shows

  • Night Eyes 4: Fatal Passion (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Alex Stein

  • JAG(1995)

    Show 2 episodes · as Benny Turpin

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all shows

  • Body Chemistry 4: Full Exposure (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Freddie Summers

  • Pinky and the Brain(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Pesto (voice)

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all shows

  • Kissing Miranda (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Raul Solo

  • Pig Sty (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Point of Seduction: Body Chemistry III (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Freddie Summers

  • Animaniacs(1993)

    Show 275 episodes · as Pesto (voice)

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all shows

  • Bonkers(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Chick (voice)

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all shows

  • Double Threat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Stephen Ross

  • Mad About You(1992)

    Show 1 episode · as Johnny

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all shows

  • Batman: The Animated Series(1992)

    Show 1 episode · as Twitch (voice)

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all shows

  • Capitol Critters (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Show 13 episodes · Actor

  • Runaway Father (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Frank de la Grana

  • McBain(1991)

    as Roberto Santos

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • Darkwing Duck(1991)

    Show 1 episode · as Johnny T Rex (voice)

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all shows

  • The Terror Within II(1991)

    as Kyle

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films

  • Captain Planet and the Planeteers(1990)

    Show 1 episode · as Raul (voice)

    Midcredits score: 34th percentile of all shows

  • Night Eyes(1990)

    as Shapiro

    Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all films

  • A Mother's Courage: The Mary Thomas Story(1989)

    as Coach Pingatore

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films

  • Last Rites(1988)

    as Nuzo

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • Kidnapped (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Tony Leonard

  • The Milagro Beanfield War(1988)

    as Joe Mondragon

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films

  • Free Ride (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Edgar Ness

  • The Golden Girls(1985)

    Show 2 episodes · as Enrique Mas · as Pepe

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all shows

  • Hail to the Chief (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Show 7 episodes · Actor

  • A Bunny's Tale(1985)

    as Frankie

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films

  • Night Court(1984)

    Show 1 episode · as Hector Rivera

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all shows

  • T.J. Hooker(1982)

    Show 1 episode · as Joe Bram

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all shows

  • High Risk(1981)

    as Tony

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • Yanks(1979)

    as Danny Ruffelo

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • The Bastard (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Show 1 episode · as Inn Patron (uncredited)

  • Thank God It's Friday(1978)

    as Marv Gomez

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • Billy: Portrait of a Street Kid(1977)

    as Luis

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

Career shape

Star power in the 88th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 57 titles from 1977 to 2005; peak year 1978.

Biggest box office

The Milagro Beanfield War (1988)

$14M worldwide

Highest rated

Animaniacs (1993)

Midcredits 84th

Film career

19772005

Peak 1978 · back in prominent film roles after a quiet stretch. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

  • 1978Screen debut· Thank God It's Friday
  • 1993Career best· Animaniacs
  • 1999Career best· Animaniacs: Wakko's Wish

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting54 of 57: 54 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score35thDirecting1 of 57: 1 only directing, 0 with another roleOther crew2 of 57: 2 only other crew, 0 with another role

By decade

1970s4 · acting1980s11 · acting1990s36 · 33 acting · 3 crew2000s6 · acting

Billing

usually 5th · top billed in 0% of 8 roles

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.

How do Chick Vennera's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 12th percentile, the median of all 24; across their 20 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 14th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

14thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 20

Approval · how many liked their films

10thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 20

Reach · how many have seen their films

46thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 20

Midcredits score across 39 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up11
  • 50th to 74th4
  • 25th to 49th7
  • Below 25th17

Shape of the crowd

22 of their 39 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved3
  • Universally Panned4
  • Crowd Pleaser10
  • Mixed22

Most divisive · actor

A Mother's Courage: The Mary Thomas Story (1989)

86th percentile spread · 18% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Animaniacs (1993)

Midcredits 84th · 83% liked

Reviewers score the acting 45/100 in their films, across 19 reviewed titles; fans 70, detractors 27. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Chick Vennera's work okay for kids?

Across a limited sample of up to 3 MovieCove titles with content scores.

Their medianMedian of all films
Sex & Nudity3 titlesmedian 40 · moderateMedian of all films: 32

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted.

Who does Chick Vennera work with?

People who share at least 2 of Chick Vennera's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Andrew Stevens shares the most, 8.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers