Gloria Foster

Gloria Foster

Infobox actor


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caption = Foster in "The Matrix Reloaded" as The Oracle.
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birthdate = birth date|1933|11|15|mf=y
birthplace = Chicago, Illinois
deathdate = death date and age|2001|9|29|1933|11|15|mf=y
deathplace = New York City
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spouse = Clarence Williams III

Gloria Foster (November 15, 1933 – September 29, 2001) was an American actress. She was perhaps best known as The Oracle in "The Matrix" and "The Matrix Reloaded".

Foster was born in Chicago, Illinois. Before becoming known on the big screen, Foster had a long career in theater, winning two Obie Awards, for her performances in "In White America", and "A Raisin in the Sun". She was also active in television, appearing in such programs as "I Spy" and on two episodes of "Law & Order".

Her character in both "Law and Order" episodes was based on the widow of Malcolm X, Betty Shabazz. The first episode was based on Malcolm X's assassination, while the second focused on her character's children's acts of revenge against those who they thought were really responsible.

Foster was married to actor Clarence Williams III. She died on 29 September 2001 in New York City of diabetes, and was interred in the Cypress Hills Cemetery in Brooklyn. She was a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Filmography

*Films
** "The Matrix Reloaded" (2003) as The Oracle
** "The Matrix" (1999) as The Oracle
** "City of Hope" (1991) as Jeanette
** "Leonard Part 6" (1987) as Medusa
** "Man and Boy" (1972) as Ivy Revers
** "The Angel Levine" (1970) as Sally
** "The Comedians" (1967) as Mrs. Philipot
** "Nothing But a Man" (1964) as Lee
** "The Cool World" (1964) as Mrs. Custis
*Television
** "Percy & Thunder" (1993) as Sugar Brown
** "Separate But Equal" (1991) as Buster
** "The Atlanta Child Murders" (1985) (miniseries) as Camille Bell
** "House of Dies Drear" (1984) as Sheila Small
** "The Files on Jill Hatch" (1983) as Mrs. Hatch
** "Top Secret" (1978) as Judith
** "To All My Friends on Shore" (1972) as Serena

External links

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