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Louis Guss
Deceased

When Did Louis Guss Die?

Life & Death

Died aged 90
GenderMaleNationalityUnited StatesBorn04/01/1918Born inNew York, New YorkDied29/09/2008 (aged 90)Died inNew York CityWikidataQ603600 ↗TMDb#20973 ↗

Louis Guss was an American character actor with a long line of screen credits, having appeared in hundreds of TV series, feature films and stage productions, specializing in blue-collar ethnic roles, over a five decade career. He is perhaps best known for his roles as Don Zaluchi in The Godfather (1972), Joseph Magliocco in Crazy Joe (1974), Raymond Capomaggi in Moonstruck (1987), Nathan Grodner in The Yards (2000), and Jerry "the Hammer" Fungo in The Crew (2000).

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Filmography61 titles

YearTitleCharacterAge at
release
2001100 Centre StreetSeriesBailiff83
2000The YardsMovieNathan Grodner82
2000The CrewMovieJerry 'The Hammer' Fungo82
2000Two Family HouseMovieDonato82
1997Night Falls on ManhattanMovieCourt Clerk79
1995The Single GuySeriesRosie Flowers77
1994Chicago HopeSeriesJoseph Collito76
1993The NannySeriesIrving Koenig75
1993The Cemetery ClubMovieEd Bonfigliano75
1992Mad About YouSeriesMel Wertzel74
1992Used PeopleMovieUncle Normy74
1991The CommishSeries—73
1991The Man in the FamilySeries—73
1990Law & OrderSeriesYost72
1990True ColorsSeriesWexler72
1989Quantum LeapSeriesAlfonso71
1989Slaves of New YorkMovieVardig71
1987MoonstruckMovieRaymond Capomaggi69
1986Seize the DayMovieRubin68
1986HighlanderMovieNewsvendor68
1986Vasectomy: A Delicate MatterMovieGrandpa Ragon68
1985The Golden GirlsSeriesMarvin67
1985Sno-LineMovieGus67
1984Tales from the DarksideSeriesOld Man66
1982Cagney & LaceySeries—64
1982Silver SpoonsSeriesHilarious Hal64
1982Bakers' DozenSeries—64
1979Beggarman, ThiefMovie—61
1979Trapper John, M.D.Series—61
1979Hart to HartSeries—61
1978TaxiSeriesMaxie Melcher60
1977CHiPsSeries—59
1977Fun with Dick and JaneMoviePhone Co. Customer59
1977TabithaSeries—59
1977New York, New YorkMovieFrankie Harte Band Member59
1977Sugar Time!Series—59
1976Charlie's AngelsSeriesLunchie58
1976Quincy, M.E.SeriesSpence58
1976NickelodeonMovieDinsdale58
1976No Deposit, No ReturnMovieFreddie58
1975BarettaSeries—57
1975The Art of CrimeMovieDodo57
1975LepkeMovieMax Rubin57
1975Lucky LadyMovieBernie57
1974Harry OSeries—56
1974RhodaSeries—56
1974The Super CopsMoviePolice Desk Sergeant (uncredited)56
1974Crazy JoeMovieMagliocco56
1973KojakSeriesKarl Scheer55
1973The Third Girl from the LeftMovieMurray55
1972The GodfatherMovieDon Zaluchi (uncredited)54
1972Sanford and SonSeries—54
1972MaudeSeriesDelivery Man54
1971All in the FamilySeriesSam53
1970The Odd CoupleSeriesMoe52
1968The OutsiderSeries—50
1967MannixSeries—49
1964Ready for the PeopleMovieJoe Damico46
1960Route 66Series—42
1958Naked CitySeriesAngie40
1957DecoySeriesHotel Manager39