Charles Lewis Low, a renowned American actor, was born on July 21, 1928, in New York City to a Russian mother and Austrian-Polish father.
Low's most notable role was Morris "Morrie" Kessler in the critically acclaimed film Goodfellas (1990),directed by Martin Scorsese. Kessler's character was infamous for his comical "Morrie's Wig Shop" commercial and his persistent pestering of Jimmy Conway about money, leading to his eventual murder by Tommy DeVito.
Kessler's character was based on Martin Krugman, and Low was often seen wearing his signature dark brown leather blazer. He also appeared in several other notable films, including The Mission, The King of Comedy, and Once Upon a Time in America, directed by Sergio Leone.
In addition to his film work, Low guest-starred in an episode of The Sopranos, playing the role of Shlomo Teittleman, and appeared in Alan Taylor's 2003 film, Kill the Poor.
Throughout his career, Low established himself as a talented and versatile actor, leaving a lasting impact on the film industry.
