Chuck Low facts for kids

Charles Lewis Low (born July 21, 1928 – died September 18, 2017) was an American actor. He was born in New York City and became known for his roles in many films, often working with famous director Martin Scorsese and actor Robert De Niro.

Who Was Chuck Low?

Chuck Low was an actor who appeared in movies and TV shows. He was born in New York City. His mother was from Russia, and his father was from Austria-Poland. He had a long career in acting, lasting from the 1960s until his death in 2017.

His Acting Career

Chuck Low had many memorable roles in movies. One of his most famous parts was as Morris "Morrie" Kessler in the 1990 film Goodfellas. In the movie, Morrie was known for his funny "Morrie's Wig Shop" commercial. His character often bothered other characters about money.

Other Film Roles

Chuck Low also appeared in other films with Robert De Niro. These included The Mission (1986) and The King of Comedy (1982). He also had a role in the 1984 film Once Upon a Time in America, directed by Sergio Leone. In this movie, he played the father of characters named Deborah and Fat Moe.

Besides movies, Chuck Low also acted on television. He was a guest star in an episode of the TV series The Sopranos. He played a character named Shlomo Teittleman. In 2003, he appeared in the film Kill the Poor.

Beyond Acting

Before becoming a well-known actor, Chuck Low served in the United States Army. He was an officer and reached the rank of Major. This means he held an important leadership position in the military.

Interestingly, Chuck Low also worked as a real estate consultant for actor Robert De Niro. He even served as De Niro's landlord at one point. This shows they had a connection outside of just working on movies together. Chuck Low was also Jewish.

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