Person
Louis Guss
Acting · 1918–2008 · New York, New York
Biography
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.
Known for
Law & Order
Yost
Chicago Hope
Joseph Collito
The Nanny
Irving Koenig
Quantum Leap
Alfonso
The Godfather
Don Zaluchi (uncredited)
Mannix
1967
Charlie's Angels
Lunchie
Trapper John, M.D.
1979
The Golden Girls
Marvin
Baretta
1975
Filmography
- 2001100 Centre StreetBailiff
- 2000The CrewJerry 'The Hammer' Fungo
- 2000The YardsNathan Grodner
- 2000Two Family HouseDonato
- 1997Night Falls on ManhattanCourt Clerk
- 1995The Single GuyRosie Flowers
- 1994Chicago HopeJoseph Collito
- 1994The Counterfeit ContessaAnthony Nardino
- 1993The NannyIrving Koenig
- 1993The Cemetery ClubEd Bonfigliano
- 1992Used PeopleUncle Normy
- 1992Mad About YouMel Wertzel
- 1991The Commish
- 1991The Man in the Family
- 1990Law & OrderYost
- 1990True ColorsWexler
- 1990Glory DaysSammy
- 1989Morton's by the BayHarry
- 1989Quantum LeapAlfonso
- 1989Slaves of New YorkVardig
- 1989Original SinRossi
- 1988Frank Nitti: The Enforcer
- 1987MoonstruckRaymond Capomaggi
- 1987The Bronx Zoo
- 1986Seize the DayRubin
- 1986HighlanderNewsvendor
- 1986Vasectomy: A Delicate MatterGrandpa Ragon
- 1985The Golden GirlsMarvin
- 1985Sno-LineGus
- 1984Tales from the DarksideOld Man
- 1982Silver SpoonsHilarious Hal
- 1982Cagney & Lacey
- 1982Bakers' Dozen
- 1980The Clue According to Sherlock HolmesMr. Loomis
- 1980Willie & PhilMr. D'Amico
- 1979Beggarman, Thief
- 1979Trapper John, M.D.
- 1979Hart to Hart
- 1978TaxiMaxie Melcher
- 1977CHiPs
- 1977Sugar Time!
- 1977New York, New YorkFrankie Harte Band Member
- 1977Tabitha
- 1977Fun with Dick and JanePhone Co. Customer
- 1976NickelodeonDinsdale
- 1976Quincy, M.E.Spence
- 1976Charlie's AngelsLunchie
- 1976No Deposit, No ReturnFreddie
- 1975Lucky LadyBernie
- 1975The Art of CrimeDodo
- 1975LepkeMax Rubin
- 1975Baretta
- 1974Terror on the 40th FloorCharley
- 1974Harry O
- 1974Rhoda
- 1974Harry and TontoDominic
- 1974The Super CopsPolice Desk Sergeant (uncredited)
- 1974Crazy JoeMagliocco
- 1973KojakFred
- 1973The Third Girl from the LeftMurray
- 1972MaudeDelivery Man
- 1972The GodfatherDon Zaluchi (uncredited)
- 1972Sanford and Son
- 1971All in the FamilySam
- 1970The Odd CoupleMan in Waiting
- 1968The Outsider
- 1967Mannix
- 1964Ready for the PeopleJoe Damico
- 1960Route 66
- 1958Naked CitySkull
- 1957DecoyHotel Manager
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