Portrait of Louis Guss

Louis Guss

Bio: 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.
Born: Fri, Jan 04 1918
Birthplace: New York, New York

Death: Mon, Sep 29 2008
Louis Guss is 90 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of The Yards
The Yards
Louis Guss was 82 in The Yards as 'Nathan Grodner'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 27 2000
Poster of Night Falls on Manhattan
Night Falls on Manhattan
Louis Guss was 79 in Night Falls on Manhattan as 'Court Clerk'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 21 1997
Poster of The Counterfeit Contessa
The Counterfeit Contessa
Louis Guss was 76 in The Counterfeit Contessa as 'Anthony Nardino'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 04 1994
Poster of The Cemetery Club
The Cemetery Club
Louis Guss was 75 in The Cemetery Club as 'Ed Bonfigliano'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 03 1993
Poster of Slaves of New York
Slaves of New York
Louis Guss was 71 in Slaves of New York as 'Vardig'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 18 1989
Poster of Original Sin
Original Sin
Louis Guss was 71 in Original Sin as 'Rossi'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 20 1989
Poster of Frank Nitti: The Enforcer
Frank Nitti: The Enforcer
Louis Guss was 70 in Frank Nitti: The Enforcer
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 17 1988
Poster of Moonstruck
Moonstruck
Louis Guss was 69 in Moonstruck as 'Raymond Capomaggi'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 16 1987
Poster of Seize the Day
Seize the Day
Louis Guss was 68 in Seize the Day as 'Rubin'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 09 1986
Poster of Highlander
Highlander
Louis Guss was 68 in Highlander as 'Newsvendor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 07 1986
Poster of Vasectomy: A Delicate Matter
Vasectomy: A Delicate Matter
Louis Guss was 67 in Vasectomy: A Delicate Matter as 'Grandpa Ragon'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of Sno-Line
Sno-Line
Louis Guss was 67 in Sno-Line as 'Gus'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 13 1985
Poster of The Clue According to Sherlock Holmes
The Clue According to Sherlock Holmes
Louis Guss was 62 in The Clue According to Sherlock Holmes as 'Mr. Loomis'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 26 1980
Poster of Willie and Phil
Willie and Phil
Louis Guss was 62 in Willie and Phil as 'Mr. D'Amico'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 15 1980
Poster of Beggarman, Thief
Beggarman, Thief
Louis Guss was 61 in Beggarman, Thief
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 26 1979
Poster of New York, New York
New York, New York
Louis Guss was 59 in New York, New York as 'Frankie Harte Band Member'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 21 1977
Poster of Fun with Dick and Jane
Fun with Dick and Jane
Louis Guss was 59 in Fun with Dick and Jane as 'Phone Co. Customer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 18 1977
Poster of Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon
Louis Guss was 58 in Nickelodeon as 'Dinsdale'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 21 1976
Poster of No Deposit, No Return
No Deposit, No Return
Louis Guss was 58 in No Deposit, No Return as 'Freddie'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 05 1976
Poster of Lucky Lady
Lucky Lady
Louis Guss was 57 in Lucky Lady as 'Bernie'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 25 1975
Poster of The Art of Crime
The Art of Crime
Louis Guss was 57 in The Art of Crime as 'Dodo'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 03 1975
Poster of Lepke
Lepke
Louis Guss was 57 in Lepke as 'Max Rubin'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 23 1975
Poster of Terror on the 40th Floor
Terror on the 40th Floor
Louis Guss was 56 in Terror on the 40th Floor as 'Charley'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 17 1974
Poster of Harry and Tonto
Harry and Tonto
Louis Guss was 56 in Harry and Tonto as 'Dominic'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 12 1974
Poster of The Super Cops
The Super Cops
Louis Guss was 56 in The Super Cops as 'Police Desk Sergeant (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 20 1974
Poster of Crazy Joe
Crazy Joe
Louis Guss was 56 in Crazy Joe as 'Magliocco'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 08 1974
Poster of The Third Girl from the Left
The Third Girl from the Left
Louis Guss was 55 in The Third Girl from the Left as 'Murray'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 16 1973
Poster of The Godfather
The Godfather
Louis Guss was 54 in The Godfather as 'Don Zaluchi (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 14 1972
Poster of Ready for the People
Ready for the People
Louis Guss was 46 in Ready for the People as 'Joe Damico'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 01 1964

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of 100 Centre Street
100 Centre Street
Louis Guss was 83+ in 100 Centre Street as 'Bailiff'.
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Mon, Jan 15 2001
Poster of The Single Guy
The Single Guy
Louis Guss was 77+ in The Single Guy as 'Rosie Flowers'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 21 1995
Poster of Chicago Hope
Chicago Hope
Louis Guss was 76+ in Chicago Hope
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 18 1994
Poster of The Nanny
The Nanny
Louis Guss was 75+ in The Nanny as 'Irving Koenig'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 03 1993
Poster of Mad About You
Mad About You
Louis Guss was 74+ in Mad About You as 'Mel Wertzel'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 23 1992
Poster of The Commish
The Commish
Louis Guss was 73+ in The Commish
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Sat, Sep 28 1991
Poster of The Man in the Family
The Man in the Family
Louis Guss was 73+ in The Man in the Family
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Wed, Jun 19 1991
Poster of Law & Order
Law & Order
Louis Guss was 72+ in Law & Order as 'Yost, Vincent Carpenara'.
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Thu, Sep 13 1990
Poster of True Colors
True Colors
Louis Guss was 72+ in True Colors as 'Wexler'.
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Sun, Sep 02 1990
Poster of Glory Days
Glory Days
Louis Guss was 72+ in Glory Days as 'Sammy'.
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Wed, Jul 25 1990
Poster of Morton's by the Bay
Morton's by the Bay
Louis Guss was 71+ in Morton's by the Bay as 'Harry'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 29 1989
Poster of Quantum Leap
Quantum Leap
Louis Guss was 71+ in Quantum Leap as 'Alfonso'.
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Sun, Mar 26 1989
Poster of The Bronx Zoo
The Bronx Zoo
Louis Guss was 69+ in The Bronx Zoo
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Thu, Mar 19 1987
Poster of The Golden Girls
The Golden Girls
Louis Guss was 67+ in The Golden Girls as 'Marvin'.
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Sat, Sep 14 1985
Poster of Tales from the Darkside
Tales from the Darkside
Louis Guss was 66+ in Tales from the Darkside as 'Old Man'.
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Sun, Sep 30 1984
Poster of Silver Spoons
Silver Spoons
Louis Guss was 64+ in Silver Spoons
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Sat, Sep 25 1982
Poster of Cagney & Lacey
Cagney & Lacey
Louis Guss was 64+ in Cagney & Lacey
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Thu, Mar 25 1982
Poster of Bakers' Dozen
Bakers' Dozen
Louis Guss was 64+ in Bakers' Dozen
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Wed, Mar 17 1982
Poster of Trapper John, M.D.
Trapper John, M.D.
Louis Guss was 61+ in Trapper John, M.D.
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Sun, Sep 23 1979
Poster of Hart to Hart
Hart to Hart
Louis Guss was 61+ in Hart to Hart
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Sat, Sep 22 1979
Poster of Taxi
Taxi
Louis Guss was 60+ in Taxi as 'Maxie Melcher'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 12 1978
Poster of CHiPs
CHiPs
Louis Guss was 59+ in CHiPs
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Thu, Sep 15 1977
Poster of Sugar Time!
Sugar Time!
Louis Guss was 59+ in Sugar Time!
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Sat, Aug 13 1977
Poster of Tabitha
Tabitha
Louis Guss was 59+ in Tabitha
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, May 07 1977
Poster of Quincy, M.E.
Quincy, M.E.
Louis Guss was 58+ in Quincy, M.E. as 'Spence'.
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Sun, Oct 03 1976
Poster of Charlie's Angels
Charlie's Angels
Louis Guss was 58+ in Charlie's Angels as 'Lunchie'.
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Wed, Sep 22 1976
Poster of Baretta
Baretta
Louis Guss was 57+ in Baretta
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Fri, Jan 17 1975
Poster of Harry O
Harry O
Louis Guss was 56+ in Harry O
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Thu, Sep 12 1974
Poster of Rhoda
Rhoda
Louis Guss was 56+ in Rhoda
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 1974
Poster of Kojak
Kojak
Louis Guss was 55+ in Kojak as 'Fred, Karl Scheer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 24 1973
Poster of Maude
Maude
Louis Guss was 54+ in Maude as 'Delivery Man'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 12 1972
Poster of Sanford and Son
Sanford and Son
Louis Guss was 54+ in Sanford and Son
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 14 1972
Poster of All in the Family
All in the Family
Louis Guss was 53+ in All in the Family as 'Sam, Delivery Man'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 12 1971
Poster of The Odd Couple
The Odd Couple
Louis Guss was 52+ in The Odd Couple as 'Man in Waiting, Arnold, Ed, Moe, Burglar #1'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1970
Poster of The Outsider
The Outsider
Louis Guss was 50+ in The Outsider
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Wed, Sep 18 1968
Poster of Mannix
Mannix
Louis Guss was 49+ in Mannix
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Sat, Sep 16 1967
Poster of Route 66
Route 66
Louis Guss was 42+ in Route 66
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 07 1960
Poster of Naked City
Naked City
Louis Guss was 40+ in Naked City as 'Skull, Angie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 30 1958
Poster of Decoy
Decoy
Louis Guss was 39+ in Decoy as 'Hotel Manager, Augie, Henchman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 14 1957