Louis Guss

Louis Guss (January 4, 1918 – September 29, 2008) 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, 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).

Guss was born in New York City on January 4, 1918.

Death Guss died at the age of 90 in 2008 from natural causes.

Partial filmography

Love with the Proper Stranger (1963) – Flooey (uncredited) The Godfather (1972) – Don Zaluchi (uncredited) The Laughing Policeman (1973) – Gus Niles Crazy Joe (1974) – Magliocco The Super Cops (1974) – Police Desk Sergeant (uncredited) Harry and Tonto (1974) – Dominic Lepke (1975) – Max Rubin Lucky Lady (1975) – Bernie No Deposit, No Return (1976) – Freddie Nickelodeon (1976) – Dinsdale Fun with Dick and Jane (1977) – Phone Co. Customer New York, New York (1977) – Frankie Harte Band Member H.O.T.S. (1979) – Bugs Benny Willie & Phil (1980) – Mr. D'Amico Highlander (1986) – Newsvendor Sno-Line (1986) – Gus Seize the Day (1986) – Rubin Vasectomy: A Delicate Matter (1986) – Grandpa Ragon Moonstruck (1987) – Raymond Cappomaggi American Blue Note (1989) – Abe Katz Slaves of New York (1989) – Vardig Used People (1992) – Uncle Normy The Cemetery Club (1993) – Ed Bonfigliano Night Falls on Manhattan (1996) – Court Clerk A Wake in Providence (1999) – Uncle Guy Two Family House (2000) – Donato Girlfight (2000) – Don The Yards (2000) – Nathan Grodner Pedestrian (2000) The Crew (2000) – Jerry 'The Hammer' Fungo A Tale of Two Pizzas (2003) – Emilio Find Me Guilty (2006) – Court Clerk (final film role)