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'.
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'.
Fri, Mar 21 1997
Poster of The Counterfeit Contessa
The Counterfeit Contessa
Louis Guss was
76 in The Counterfeit Contessa
as 'Anthony Nardino'.
Mon, Apr 04 1994
Poster of The Cemetery Club
The Cemetery Club
Louis Guss was
75 in The Cemetery Club
as 'Ed Bonfigliano'.
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'.
Sat, Mar 18 1989
Poster of Original Sin
Original Sin
Louis Guss was
71 in Original Sin
as 'Rossi'.
Mon, Feb 20 1989
Poster of Frank Nitti: The Enforcer
Frank Nitti: The Enforcer
Louis Guss was
70 in Frank Nitti: The Enforcer
Sun, Apr 17 1988
Poster of Moonstruck
Moonstruck
Louis Guss was
69 in Moonstruck
as 'Raymond Capomaggi'.
Wed, Dec 16 1987
Poster of Seize the Day
Seize the Day
Louis Guss was
68 in Seize the Day
as 'Rubin'.
Tue, Sep 09 1986
Poster of Highlander
Highlander
Louis Guss was
68 in Highlander
as 'Newsvendor'.
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'.
Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of Sno-Line
Sno-Line
Louis Guss was
67 in Sno-Line
as 'Gus'.
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'.
Fri, Dec 26 1980
Poster of Willie and Phil
Willie and Phil
Louis Guss was
62 in Willie and Phil
as 'Mr. D'Amico'.
Fri, Aug 15 1980
Poster of Beggarman, Thief
Beggarman, Thief
Louis Guss was
61 in Beggarman, Thief
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'.
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'.
Fri, Mar 18 1977
Poster of Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon
Louis Guss was
58 in Nickelodeon
as 'Dinsdale'.
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'.
Thu, Feb 05 1976
Poster of Lucky Lady
Lucky Lady
Louis Guss was
57 in Lucky Lady
as 'Bernie'.
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'.
Wed, Dec 03 1975
Poster of Lepke
Lepke
Louis Guss was
57 in Lepke
as 'Max Rubin'.
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'.
Tue, Sep 17 1974
Poster of Harry and Tonto
Harry and Tonto
Louis Guss was
56 in Harry and Tonto
as 'Dominic'.
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)'.
Wed, Mar 20 1974
Poster of Crazy Joe
Crazy Joe
Louis Guss was
56 in Crazy Joe
as 'Magliocco'.
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'.
Tue, Oct 16 1973
Poster of The Godfather
The Godfather
Louis Guss was
54 in The Godfather
as 'Don Zaluchi (uncredited)'.
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'.
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'.
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Thu, Sep 21 1995
Poster of Chicago Hope
Chicago Hope
Louis Guss was
76+ in Chicago Hope
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Sun, Sep 18 1994
Poster of The Nanny
The Nanny
Louis Guss was
75+ in The Nanny
as 'Irving Koenig'.
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Wed, Nov 03 1993
Poster of Mad About You
Mad About You
Louis Guss was
74+ in Mad About You
as 'Mel Wertzel'.
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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'.
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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'.
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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
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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
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Mon, Sep 09 1974
Poster of Kojak
Kojak
Louis Guss was
55+ in Kojak
as 'Fred, Karl Scheer'.
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Wed, Oct 24 1973
Poster of Maude
Maude
Louis Guss was
54+ in Maude
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Tue, Sep 12 1972
Poster of Sanford and Son
Sanford and Son
Louis Guss was
54+ in Sanford and Son
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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'.
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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, Burglar #1, Moe'.
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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
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Fri, Oct 07 1960
Poster of Naked City
Naked City
Louis Guss was
40+ in Naked City
as 'Skull, Angie'.
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Tue, Sep 30 1958
Poster of Decoy
Decoy
Louis Guss was
39+ in Decoy
as 'Hotel Manager, Augie, Henchman'.
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Mon, Oct 14 1957