Moses Gunn
Latest News on Moses Gunn:
Actor Bill Cobbs Passes Away at 90 (Jun 26, 2024)
College Of Fellows Welcomes New Members (Dec 6, 2022)
The College of Fellows of the American Theatre Welcomes New Members (Dec 23, 2021)
Actor Bill Cobbs Passes Away at 90 (Jun 26, 2024)
College Of Fellows Welcomes New Members (Dec 6, 2022)
The College of Fellows of the American Theatre Welcomes New Members (Dec 23, 2021)
STAGE CREDITS
Movies
Nothing But a Man
[ 1964 ] Mill Hand
[ 1964 ] Mill Hand
WUSA
[ 1970 ] Clotho
[ 1970 ] Clotho
The Great White Hope
[ 1970 ] Scipio
[ 1970 ] Scipio
Wild Rovers
[ 1971 ] Ben
[ 1971 ] Ben
The Hot Rock
[ 1972 ] Dr. Amusa
[ 1972 ] Dr. Amusa
Eagle in a Cage
[ 1972 ] General Gourgaud
[ 1972 ] General Gourgaud
The Iceman Cometh
[ 1973 ] Joe Mott
[ 1973 ] Joe Mott
Amazing Grace
[ 1974 ] Welton J. Waters
[ 1974 ] Welton J. Waters
Cornbread, Earl and Me
[ 1975 ] Benjamin Blackwell
[ 1975 ] Benjamin Blackwell
Rollerball
[ 1975 ] Cletus
[ 1975 ] Cletus
Aaron Loves Angela
[ 1975 ] Ike
[ 1975 ] Ike
Remember My Name
[ 1978 ] Pike
[ 1978 ] Pike
The Ninth Configuration
[ 1980 ] Maj. Nammack
[ 1980 ] Maj. Nammack
Amityville II: The Possession
[ 1982 ] Turner
[ 1982 ] Turner
The NeverEnding Story
[ 1984 ] Cairon
[ 1984 ] Cairon
Firestarter
[ 1984 ] Dr. Pynchot
[ 1984 ] Dr. Pynchot
Certain Fury
[ 1985 ] Dr. Lewis Freeman
[ 1985 ] Dr. Lewis Freeman
Heartbreak Ridge
[ 1986 ] Staff Sgt. Webster
[ 1986 ] Staff Sgt. Webster
Leonard Part 6
[ 1987 ] Giorgio Francozzi
[ 1987 ] Giorgio Francozzi
Dixie Lanes
[ 1988 ] Isaac
[ 1988 ] Isaac
The Luckiest Man in the World
[ 1989 ] Voice
[ 1989 ] Voice
TV Shows
Father Murphy
Moses Gage
Moses Gage
Little House on the Prairie
Joe Kagan
Joe Kagan
The Wide World of Mystery
Joe Mattingly
Joe Mattingly
Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 1976 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play
Moses Gunn , The Poison Tree
winner
Obie Awards - 1968 - Performance
Moses Gunn
News
Actor Bill Cobbs Passes Away at 90
Actor Bill Cobbs has passed away. Learn more about Cobbs' life and work.
Actor Bill Cobbs has passed away. Learn more about Cobbs' life and work.
College Of Fellows Welcomes New Members
The College of Fellows of the American Theatre is has announced the investiture of the 2023 class during April at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The College of Fellows originated in 1965 within the American Educational Theatre Association.
The College of Fellows of the American Theatre is has announced the investiture of the 2023 class during April at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The College of Fellows originated in 1965 within the American Educational Theatre Association.
The College of Fellows of the American Theatre Welcomes New Members
The College of Fellows of the American Theatre has announced the investiture of the 2022 class during April at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
The College of Fellows of the American Theatre has announced the investiture of the 2022 class during April at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
Cannes Classics 2021 to Screen THE KILLING FLOOR
Based on actual events and characters, the film's story is told by Frank Custer (Damien Leake), a southern Black migrant working on the 'kill floor' of a giant World War One Chicago slaughterhouse under the command of Foreman Harry (Dennis Farina) and struggling to earn enough to bring his wife (Alfre Woodard) and children to more freedom up north.
Based on actual events and characters, the film's story is told by Frank Custer (Damien Leake), a southern Black migrant working on the 'kill floor' of a giant World War One Chicago slaughterhouse under the command of Foreman Harry (Dennis Farina) and struggling to earn enough to bring his wife (Alfre Woodard) and children to more freedom up north.
The Robey Theatre Company Presents OTHELLO, February 28
The Robey Theatre Company will present an online reading of Othello by William Shakespeare on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. PST.
The Robey Theatre Company will present an online reading of Othello by William Shakespeare on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. PST.
Woodie King, Jr.'s New Federal Theatre to Present HARRIET'S RETURN: Based Upon The Legendary Life Of Harriet Tubman
At a time when the USA is waffling on its commitment to honor Harriet Tubman with her image on the 20 dollar bill, Woodie King, Jr.'s New Federal Theatre will present 'Harriet's Return: Based Upon the Legendary Life of Harriet Tubman,' written and performed by Karen Jones Meadows. The production takes audiences on a deeply personal, high energy journey into the private and public life of this famed Underground Railroad conductor, spiritual icon, revolutionary, and entrepreneur, whose life spanned nine decades and still influences the consciousness of people throughout the world. The production is directed by Clinton Turner Davis and will take stage February 8 to March 4 at Castillo Theatre, 543 West 42nd Street.
At a time when the USA is waffling on its commitment to honor Harriet Tubman with her image on the 20 dollar bill, Woodie King, Jr.'s New Federal Theatre will present 'Harriet's Return: Based Upon the Legendary Life of Harriet Tubman,' written and performed by Karen Jones Meadows. The production takes audiences on a deeply personal, high energy journey into the private and public life of this famed Underground Railroad conductor, spiritual icon, revolutionary, and entrepreneur, whose life spanned nine decades and still influences the consciousness of people throughout the world. The production is directed by Clinton Turner Davis and will take stage February 8 to March 4 at Castillo Theatre, 543 West 42nd Street.
HARRIET'S RETURN Based On Harriet Tubman Comes to New Federal Theatre/Castillo
At a time when the USA is waffling on its commitment to honor Harriet Tubman with her image on the 20 dollar bill, Woodie King, Jr.'s New Federal Theatre will present 'Harriet's Return: Based Upon the Legendary Life of Harriet Tubman,' written and performed by Karen Jones Meadows. The production takes audiences on a deeply personal, high energy journey into the private and public life of this famed Underground Railroad conductor, spiritual icon, revolutionary, and entrepreneur, whose life spanned nine decades and still influences the consciousness of people throughout the world. The production is directed by Clinton Turner Davis and will take stage February 8 to March 4 at Castillo Theatre, 543 West 42nd Street.
At a time when the USA is waffling on its commitment to honor Harriet Tubman with her image on the 20 dollar bill, Woodie King, Jr.'s New Federal Theatre will present 'Harriet's Return: Based Upon the Legendary Life of Harriet Tubman,' written and performed by Karen Jones Meadows. The production takes audiences on a deeply personal, high energy journey into the private and public life of this famed Underground Railroad conductor, spiritual icon, revolutionary, and entrepreneur, whose life spanned nine decades and still influences the consciousness of people throughout the world. The production is directed by Clinton Turner Davis and will take stage February 8 to March 4 at Castillo Theatre, 543 West 42nd Street.
New Federal Theatre to Stage HARRIET'S RETURN
At a time when the USA is waffling on its commitment to honor Harriet Tubman with her image on the 20 dollar bill, Woodie King, Jr.'s New Federal Theatre will present 'Harriet's Return: Based Upon the Legendary Life of Harriet Tubman,' written and performed by Karen Jones Meadows.
At a time when the USA is waffling on its commitment to honor Harriet Tubman with her image on the 20 dollar bill, Woodie King, Jr.'s New Federal Theatre will present 'Harriet's Return: Based Upon the Legendary Life of Harriet Tubman,' written and performed by Karen Jones Meadows.
A Film Celebration of James Caan Opens 5/19
For two glittering weekends at the end of May, the world turns its attention to the movie event of the year: TheCaan Film Festival at Museum of the Moving Image. In celebration of the Bronx-born, Sunnyside-raised, and Sanford Meisner-instructed actor, the film series revisits twelve of James Caan's greatest performances, from May 19 through 28, with nearly all films presented in 35mm. The films feature performances for such great directors as Francis Ford Coppola, Howard Hawks, Michael Mann, Sam Peckinpah, Mark Rydell, Norman Jewison, Wes Anderson, and James Gray.
For two glittering weekends at the end of May, the world turns its attention to the movie event of the year: TheCaan Film Festival at Museum of the Moving Image. In celebration of the Bronx-born, Sunnyside-raised, and Sanford Meisner-instructed actor, the film series revisits twelve of James Caan's greatest performances, from May 19 through 28, with nearly all films presented in 35mm. The films feature performances for such great directors as Francis Ford Coppola, Howard Hawks, Michael Mann, Sam Peckinpah, Mark Rydell, Norman Jewison, Wes Anderson, and James Gray.
Martin Duberman's IN WHITE AMERICA Begins Updated Run at Woodie King Jr.'s New Federal Theatre Tonight
Woodie King Jr.'s New Federal Theatre, in association with Castillo Theatre, will revive Martin Duberman's IN WHITE AMERICA, one of the signature plays of the Civil Rights Era, in a Off-Broadway production tonight, October 15, to November 15 at Castillo Theatre, 543 West 42nd Street.
Woodie King Jr.'s New Federal Theatre, in association with Castillo Theatre, will revive Martin Duberman's IN WHITE AMERICA, one of the signature plays of the Civil Rights Era, in a Off-Broadway production tonight, October 15, to November 15 at Castillo Theatre, 543 West 42nd Street.
Martin Duberman's IN WHITE AMERICA to Play Updated Run at Woodie King Jr.'s New Federal Theatre
Woodie King Jr.'s New Federal Theatre, in association with Castillo Theatre, will revive Martin Duberman's IN WHITE AMERICA, one of the signature plays of the Civil Rights Era, in a Off-Broadway production October 15 to November 15 at Castillo Theatre, 543 West 42nd Street.
Woodie King Jr.'s New Federal Theatre, in association with Castillo Theatre, will revive Martin Duberman's IN WHITE AMERICA, one of the signature plays of the Civil Rights Era, in a Off-Broadway production October 15 to November 15 at Castillo Theatre, 543 West 42nd Street.
50th Anniversary Production of IN WHITE AMERICA to Play New Federal Theatre, 10/15-11/15
Woodie King Jr.'s New Federal Theatre, in association with Castillo Theatre, will revive Martin Duberman's 'In White America,' one of the signature plays of the Civil Rights Era, in a Off-Broadway production October 15 to November 15 at Castillo Theatre, 543 West 42nd Street. The famed documentary play traces the American quest for racial equality from the earliest days of the republic to the Little Rock crisis of 1957, with dialogue drawn from historical letters, speeches, journals, songs and other personal accounts including recordings of former slaves. Charles Maryan directs an ensemble of seven which includes actor-turned-newscaster-turned-actor Art McFarland.
Woodie King Jr.'s New Federal Theatre, in association with Castillo Theatre, will revive Martin Duberman's 'In White America,' one of the signature plays of the Civil Rights Era, in a Off-Broadway production October 15 to November 15 at Castillo Theatre, 543 West 42nd Street. The famed documentary play traces the American quest for racial equality from the earliest days of the republic to the Little Rock crisis of 1957, with dialogue drawn from historical letters, speeches, journals, songs and other personal accounts including recordings of former slaves. Charles Maryan directs an ensemble of seven which includes actor-turned-newscaster-turned-actor Art McFarland.
New Federal Theatre to Stage 50th Anniversary Production of IN WHITE AMERICA
Woodie King Jr's New Federal Theatre kicks off its 47th season a rare revival of Martin Duberman's In White America, not seen in NYC for 50 years! In White America, directed by Charles Maryan, will begin performances October 15th, with opening night set for October 29th at the Castillo Theater (543 West 42nd Street). This limited Off-Broadway engagement will continue through November 15th only.
Woodie King Jr's New Federal Theatre kicks off its 47th season a rare revival of Martin Duberman's In White America, not seen in NYC for 50 years! In White America, directed by Charles Maryan, will begin performances October 15th, with opening night set for October 29th at the Castillo Theater (543 West 42nd Street). This limited Off-Broadway engagement will continue through November 15th only.
Rogue Machine Presents MILKMILKLEMONADE, Runs Through 10/10
Rogue Machine's ‘Off the Clock' series launches its first 2010 season show into prime time to accommodate audience demand.
Rogue Machine's ‘Off the Clock' series launches its first 2010 season show into prime time to accommodate audience demand.
Rogue Machine Presents MILKMILKLEMONADE, Runs Through 10/10
Rogue Machine's ‘Off the Clock' series launches its first 2010 season show into prime time to accommodate audience demand.
Rogue Machine's ‘Off the Clock' series launches its first 2010 season show into prime time to accommodate audience demand.
MILKMILKLEMONADE Extends At Rogue Machine Theater Thru 8/28
Rogue Machine's ‘Off the Clock' late night series launched its first 2010 season show last month and will now extend the performance schedule to accommodate audience demand.
Rogue Machine's ‘Off the Clock' late night series launched its first 2010 season show last month and will now extend the performance schedule to accommodate audience demand.
MILKMILKLEMONADE Extends At Rogue Machine Theater Thru 8/28
Rogue Machine's ‘Off the Clock' late night series launched its first 2010 season show last month and will now extend the performance schedule to accommodate audience demand.
Rogue Machine's ‘Off the Clock' late night series launched its first 2010 season show last month and will now extend the performance schedule to accommodate audience demand.
Falcon Theatre Presents EXIT STRATEGY As The Second Show Of 2009-2010 Season, Opens 10/14
The Falcon Theatre presents the west coast premiere of EXIT STRATEGY, the second production in its 2009-2010 Subscription Season.
The Falcon Theatre presents the west coast premiere of EXIT STRATEGY, the second production in its 2009-2010 Subscription Season.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Moses Gunn been in?
Moses Gunn has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.
How many West End shows has Moses Gunn been in?
Moses Gunn has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Moses Gunn been nominated for?
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for The Poison Tree and Performance (Obie Awards).
What awards has Moses Gunn won?
Moses Gunn won an Obie Award for Performance.
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