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Louis Guss

Louis Guss

Actor · Died September 29, 2008, aged 90 · New York, New York

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.

Biography from TMDB.

Born
January 4, 1918
Died
September 29, 2008 (aged 90)
From
New York, New York
Works as
Actor
Titles
42 on MovieCove · 70 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 64 days to Oct 27

What are Louis Guss' films like?

Across their 7 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Self and Bonds.

Genres

Comedy3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 86th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 34th percentile
: browse their Drama movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Self
42%
Bonds
36%
Survival
7%
Society
7%
Power
4%
Morality
3%
Self-worth3 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love4 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 7 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 3 · Serious 2 · Dark 2

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 7 · Stylized 0 · Heightened 0

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 2 · Charged 3 · Intense 2

Steady: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their steady movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 5 · Shifting 2 · Whiplash 0

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 4 · Some laughs 3 · Funny 0

Slow burn: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their slow burn movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 4 · Even-paced 3 · Relentless 0

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 4 · Engaged 3 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 6 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 0

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Melancholic
4
Tense
3
Warm
3
Bittersweet
3
Contemplative
4
Other
3

How their films linger

Feel-good3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteWistful2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end

  • Happy3
  • Bittersweet2
  • Tragic1
  • Ambiguous1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Louis Guss' films?

As of October 24, 2026, 26 of their 42 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (14).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Louis Guss' titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

70 credits, 42 with a MovieCove page.

  • 100 Centre Street (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Bailiff

  • The Crew(2000)

    as Jerry 'The Hammer' Fungo

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • The Yards(2000)

    as Nathan Grodner

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • Two Family House(2000)

    as Donato

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • Night Falls on Manhattan(1996)

    as Court Clerk

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films

  • The Single Guy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Rosie Flowers

  • Chicago Hope (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 2 episodes · as Joseph Collito

  • The Counterfeit Contessa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Anthony Nardino

  • The Nanny(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Irving Koenig

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all shows

  • The Cemetery Club(1993)

    as Ed Bonfigliano

    Midcredits score: 34th percentile of all films

  • Used People(1992)

    as Uncle Normy

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • Mad About You(1992)

    Show 1 episode · as Mel Wertzel

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all shows

  • The Commish(1991)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all shows

  • The Man in the Family (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Show 7 episodes · Actor

  • Law & Order(1990)

    Show 1 episode · as Vincent Carpenara · as Yost

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all shows

  • True Colors (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Show 1 episode · as Wexler

  • Glory Days (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Show 1 episode · as Sammy

  • Morton's by the Bay (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Show 1 episode · as Harry

  • Quantum Leap(1989)

    Show 1 episode · as Alfonso

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all shows

  • Slaves of New York(1989)

    as Vardig

    Midcredits score: 34th percentile of all films

  • Original Sin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Rossi

  • Nitti: The Enforcer(1988)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films

  • Moonstruck(1987)

    as Raymond Capomaggi

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • The Bronx Zoo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • Seize the Day(1986)

    as Rubin

    Midcredits score: 34th percentile of all films

  • Highlander(1986)

    as Newsvendor

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films

  • Vasectomy: A Delicate Matter (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Grandpa Ragon

  • The Golden Girls(1985)

    Show 1 episode · as Marvin

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all shows

  • Sno-Line (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Gus

  • Tales from the Darkside (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Show 1 episode · as Old Man

  • Silver Spoons(1982)

    Show 1 episode · as Hilarious Hal

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all shows

  • Cagney & Lacey(1981)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all shows

  • Bakers' Dozen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Clue According to Sherlock Holmes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Mr. Loomis

  • Willie & Phil(1980)

    as Mr. D'Amico

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • Trapper John, M.D. (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Hart to Hart (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Taxi(1978)

    Show 1 episode · as Maxie Melcher

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all shows

  • CHiPs(1977)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all shows

  • Sugar Time! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • New York, New York(1977)

    as Frankie Harte Band Member

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • Tabitha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Fun with Dick and Jane(1977)

    as Phone Co. Customer

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • Nickelodeon(1976)

    as Dinsdale

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • Quincy, M.E. (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Show 1 episode · as Spence

  • Charlie's Angels(1976)

    Show 1 episode · as Lunchie

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all shows

  • No Deposit, No Return(1976)

    as Freddie

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

  • Lucky Lady(1975)

    as Bernie

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • The Art of Crime (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Dodo

  • Lepke (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Max Rubin

  • Baretta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Terror on the 40th Floor(1974)

    as Charley

    Midcredits score: 4th percentile of all films

  • Harry O (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Rhoda (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • Harry and Tonto(1974)

    as Dominic

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all films

  • The Super Cops(1974)

    as Police Desk Sergeant (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

  • Crazy Joe(1974)

    as Magliocco

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • Kojak(1973)

    Show 1 episode · as Fred · as Karl Scheer

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all shows

  • The Third Girl from the Left(1973)

    as Murray

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • Maude(1972)

    Show 2 episodes · as Cleaner · as Delivery Man

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all shows

  • The Godfather(1972)

    as Don Zaluchi (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • Sanford and Son (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • All in the Family(1971)

    Show 1 episode · as Delivery Man · as Sam

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • The Odd Couple(1970)

    Show 1 episode · as Arnold · as Burglar #1 · as Ed · as Man in Waiting · as Moe

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all shows

  • The Outsider (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Mannix(1967)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all shows

  • Ready for the People (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    as Joe Damico

  • Route 66(1960)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all shows

  • Naked City(1958)

    Show 1 episode · as Angie · as Skull

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all shows

  • Decoy(1957)

    Show 1 episode · as Augie, Henchman · as Hotel Manager

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all shows

Career shape

Star power in the 87th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 70 titles from 1957 to 2001; peak year 1986.

Biggest box office

Moonstruck (1987)

$81M worldwide

Highest rated

Moonstruck (1987)

Midcredits 88th

Film career

19572001

Peak 1986 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

  • 1974Screen debut· Harry and Tonto
  • 1987Career best· Moonstruck

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting70 of 70: 70 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score59th

By decade

1950s2 · acting1960s4 · acting1970s29 · acting1980s18 · acting1990s13 · acting2000s4 · acting

Billing

usually 17th · top billed in 0% of 10 roles

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.

How do Louis Guss' films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 55th percentile, the median of all 23; across their 7 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 47th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

47thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 7

Approval · how many liked their films

36thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 7

Reach · how many have seen their films

46thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 7

Midcredits score across 42 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up12
  • 50th to 74th15
  • 25th to 49th12
  • Below 25th3

Shape of the crowd

21 of their 42 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved5
  • Crowd Pleaser21
  • Broadly Agreed3
  • Mixed13

Most divisive · actor

The Third Girl from the Left (1973)

60th percentile spread · 19% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

The Godfather (1972)

Midcredits 99th · 94% liked

Reviewers score the acting 76/100 in their films, across 7 reviewed titles; fans 84, detractors 43. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Louis Guss work with?

People who share at least 2 of Louis Guss' MovieCove titles; Julie Bovasso shares the most, 2.