Moses Gunn

Born: 1929-10-02

Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.

Biography

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Moses Gunn (October 2, 1929 – December 17, 1993) was an American actor. An Obie Award-winning stage player, he co-founded the Negro Ensemble Company in the 1960s. His 1962 Broadway debut was in Jean Genet's The Blacks. He was nominated for a 1976 Tony Award as Best Actor (Play) for The Poison Tree and played Othello on Broadway in 1970.

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Known For

The NeverEnding Story
Heartbreak Ridge
Rollerball
Firestarter
Ragtime
Shaft
The Hot Rock
Amityville II: The Possession
The Ninth Configuration
The Iceman Cometh

Top Movie Credits

The NeverEnding Story Cairon - Empress' Servant
Heartbreak Ridge Staff Sergeant Webster
Firestarter Dr. Pynchot
Ragtime Booker T. Washington
Shaft Bumpy Jonas
The Hot Rock Dr. Amusa