★ Acting
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Active 1974–2013
Joe Mari Avellana, a versatile actor and writer, made his mark in the 1970s and 1980s with a series of memorable performances in exploitation cinema. He appears in TNT Jackson (1974), where he navigates the gritty underworld of martial arts and crime, and Death Force (1978), showcasing his ability to blend action with drama. Avellana's contributions to films like Hell Hole (1978) and Caged Fury (1983) further cement his status within the cult film community, embodying the raw energy and audacity that define the genre.
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Silk
1986
★ 4.7
as Yashi
Silk, the toughest cop in Honolulu, busts small time smugglers only to reveal a larger syndicate smuggling Asian mobsters into the States by buying the identities of Hawaiian citizens.
Career Highlights
Top 6 by popularity · TMDB
Filmography
69 credits
2010s
1 credit
2000s
7 credits
1990s
7 credits
1980s
9 credits
1970s
4 credits
Crew Credits
2000s
3 credits
1990s
10 credits
1980s
25 credits
1970s
3 credits