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Louis Guss
★ Acting

Louis Guss

1918 – 2008 · New York, New York · Active 1957–2001

Born in 1924, Louis Guss is an American character actor known for his distinctive portrayals of blue-collar ethnic roles. He appeared in The Third Girl from the Left (1973) as well as Crazy Joe (1974), where his performances added depth to the gritty narratives of the 1970s. Guss's work in Lepke (1975) and Slaves of New York (1989) further solidified his reputation as a versatile actor in cult cinema, contributing to the rich tapestry of exploitation and grindhouse films that define SassyFlix's catalog.

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The Third Girl from the Left

The Third Girl from the Left

★ 9.0
as Murray

A chorus girl comes to the realization that she is not getting any younger and that her longtime relationship with a nightclub comedian is going nowhere. She finds herself attracted to an unassuming but attentive--and much younger--delivery boy.

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Filmography

81 credits
2000s 4 credits
2001
TV ★ 8.2
2000
The Yards as Nathan Grodner
Movie ★ 6.2
2000
The Crew as Jerry 'The Hammer' Fungo
Movie ★ 5.4
2000
Movie ★ 6.3
1990s 14 credits
1997
Movie ★ 6.3
1995
The Single Guy as Rosie Flowers
TV ★ 5.8
1994
The Counterfeit Contessa as Anthony Nardino
Movie ★ 5.8
1994
Chicago Hope as Joseph Collito
TV ★ 7.3
1993
The Cemetery Club as Ed Bonfigliano
Movie ★ 5.5
1993
The Nanny as Irving Koenig
TV ★ 8.1
1992
Used People as Uncle Normy
Movie ★ 5.8
1992
Mad About You as Mel Wertzel
TV ★ 6.7
1991
TV ★ 7.1
1991
TV ★ 6.0
1990
TV ★ 7.3
1990
True Colors as Wexler
TV ★ 8.7
1990
Law & Order as Vincent Carpenara
TV ★ 7.3
1990
Glory Days as Sammy
TV ★ 8.5
1980s 18 credits
1989
Movie ★ 4.8
1989
Movie ★ 5.3
1989
Quantum Leap as Alfonso
TV ★ 8.0
1989
TV
1988
Movie ★ 5.8
1987
Moonstruck as Raymond Capomaggi
Movie ★ 6.9
1987
TV ★ 6.5
1986
Movie ★ 5.0
1986
Movie ★ 5.0
1986
Highlander as Newsvendor
Movie ★ 6.9
1985
Sno-Line as Gus
Movie ★ 7.0
1985
TV ★ 7.6
1984
TV ★ 7.2
1982
Silver Spoons as Hilarious Hal
TV ★ 6.3
1982
TV ★ 7.0
1982
TV ★ 9.0
1980
Willie & Phil as Mr. D'Amico
Movie ★ 4.6
1970s 37 credits
1979
Movie ★ 5.7
1979
TV ★ 6.6
1979
TV ★ 6.9
1978
Taxi as Maxie Melcher
TV ★ 7.3
1977
New York, New York as Frankie Harte Band Member
Movie ★ 6.5
1977
Fun with Dick and Jane as Phone Co. Customer
Movie ★ 6.6
1977
TV ★ 6.9
1977
TV ★ 6.0
1977
TV ★ 8.0
1976
Nickelodeon as Dinsdale
Movie ★ 6.1
1976
Movie ★ 6.3
1976
TV ★ 6.7
1976
Quincy, M.E. as Spence
TV ★ 7.5
1975
Movie ★ 8.3
1975
Lucky Lady as Bernie
Movie ★ 5.5
1975
Lepke as Max Rubin
Movie ★ 4.9
1975
TV ★ 6.5
1974
Crazy Joe as Magliocco
Movie ★ 6.6
1974
The Super Cops as Police Desk Sergeant (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.9
1974
Movie ★ 4.8
1974
Movie ★ 7.1
1974
TV ★ 6.2
1974
TV ★ 5.2
1973
Movie ★ 9.5
1973
Kojak as Fred
TV ★ 7.1
1973
Kojak as Karl Scheer
TV ★ 7.1
1972
The Godfather as Don Zaluchi (uncredited)
Movie ★ 8.7
1972
Maude as Delivery Man
TV ★ 6.9
1972
TV ★ 7.5
1972
Maude as Cleaner
TV ★ 6.9
1971
TV ★ 7.8
1971
All in the Family as Delivery Man
TV ★ 7.8
1970
The Odd Couple as Man in Waiting
TV ★ 7.8
1970
TV ★ 7.8
1970
TV ★ 7.8
1970
TV ★ 7.8
1970
The Odd Couple as Burglar #1
TV ★ 7.8
1960s 4 credits
1968
TV ★ 6.0
1967
TV ★ 6.8
1964
Movie ★ 8.0
1960
TV ★ 6.7
1950s 4 credits
1958
Naked City as Skull
TV ★ 5.7
1958
Naked City as Angie
TV ★ 5.7
1957
Decoy as Hotel Manager
TV ★ 6.7
1957
Decoy as Augie, Henchman
TV ★ 6.7