Moses Gunn
Actor

Moses Gunn Net Worth

Moses Gunn was an American actor born in St. Louis, Missouri on October 2, 1929. He was best known for his roles in Heartbreak Ridge (1986), Shaft (1971) and Ragtime (1981). He was married to Gwendolyn Mumma Landes and passed away on December 16, 1993 in Guilford, Connecticut.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actor
Birth Day October 02, 1929
Birth Place  St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Age 91 YEARS OLD
Died On December 16, 1993(1993-12-16) (aged 64)\nGuilford, Connecticut, U.S.
Birth Sign Scorpio
Occupation Actor
Years active 1962–1993
Spouse(s) Gwendolyn Mumma Landes (1966–1993) (his death) (2 children)

💰 Net worth: $17 Million (2024)

Moses Gunn, a renowned actor in the United States, is estimated to have a net worth of $17 million as of 2024. With an extensive career spanning several decades, Gunn has garnered both critical acclaim and financial success in the entertainment industry. He has appeared in numerous notable films and television shows, showcasing his exceptional talent and versatility as an actor. Throughout his career, Gunn has proven his ability to bring depth and authenticity to his characters, captivating audiences with his performances. His substantial net worth is a testament to his talent and the impact he has made in the world of acting.

Biography/Timeline

1962

An authoritative black character actor of film and TV, Gunn also enjoyed a successful career on stage. He made his New York City stage debut in the original off-Broadway production of Jean Genet's The Blacks (1962). He performed many Shakespearean roles in Joseph Papp's Shakespeare in the Park, winning an Obie Award for his portrayal of Aaron in Titus Andronicus. He won a second Obie for his work in the NEC produced First Breeze of Summer, which moved to Broadway. His acclaimed performance as Othello at the Stratford, Connecticut Shakespeare Festival moved to Broadway in 1970. Other Broadway plays in which Gunn performed are: A Hand is on the Gate, Twelfth Night, I Have a Dream, and The Poison Tree. He was nominated for a Tony Award nomination for Best Actor for The Poison Tree.

1966

Born in St. Louis, Missouri, of African descent the son of Mary and George Gunn, a labourer he was one of seven siblings. After his mother died, his family separated. Moses left home and rode the railroad at just 12 years old. He returned to St. Louis and attended school while living at the home of Jewel Richie, his English Teacher. He graduated from Tennessee State University after serving in the United States Army, then went to graduate school at Kansas University, gaining a master's degree. He taught briefly at Grambling College before attempting an acting career in NYC. He married Gwendolyn Mumma Landes in 1966, becoming stepfather to her daughter Kirsten Sarah Landes. They had a son, Justin Moses, in 1970 who became a musician and Composer in the Copenhagen-based band, "The Reverend Shine Snake Oil Co."

1981

He may be best remembered in film for his portrayal of mobster Ellsworth Raymond "Bumpy" Jonas in the first two Shaft movies, Booker T. Washington in the 1981 movie Ragtime, a performance which won him an NAACP Image Award, and as Cairon, the Childlike Empress' imperial physician, in the 1984 film The NeverEnding Story. He was nominated for an Emmy Award in 1977 for his role in the TV mini-series Roots. He also co-starred with Avery Brooks on the TV series A Man Called Hawk. Gunn appeared in six episodes as atheist shop owner Carl Dixon on Good Times, as boxer-turned-farmer Joe Kagan on Little House on the Prairie, and as "Moses Gage" in Father Murphy. In 1989, Gunn appeared in two episodes of The Cosby Show as two different characters. His final acting role was as murder suspect Risley Tucker in "Three Men and Adena", an episode of Homicide: Life on the Street.

1993

He died from complications of asthma in Guilford, Connecticut on December 16, 1993. He was survived by his wife Gwendolyn, a son, Justin, of Guilford; a daughter, Kirsten Landes Mudd of Philadelphia, as well as a brother and three sisters.

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