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Gloria Foster was born on November 15, 1933 in Chicago, Illinois, United States and was credited as a stage actor, television actor and film actor. Gloria Foster died on September 29, 2001 at the age of 67. Education on record includes University of Illinois System. Recorded honors include Theatre World Award (1966).
My Take
To most people Gloria Foster is the serene Oracle of The Matrix, but I find that a little unjust. Long before Hollywood, she was a formidable stage actor, winning three Obie Awards for work like In White America. That theatrical depth is exactly why her Oracle felt so grounded and wise, never gimmicky. Her death during the sequels gives her screen legacy a bittersweet finality. What I admire most is that she chose substance over fame, building a career on craft rather than spectacle. She deserves to be remembered as a stage artist first, screen icon second.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Gloria Foster
- Name (Japanese)
- グロリア・フォスター
- Reading
- ぐろりあ・ふぉすたー
- Born
- November 15, 1933 – September 29, 2001
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Rooster
- Origin
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Occupation
- stage actor / television actor / film actor
2. Background
- University
- University of Illinois System
Awards & achievements
- 1966 Theatre World Award
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gloria%20Foster
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q455234
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Gloria Foster born?
Born November 15, 1933.
When did Gloria Foster die?
Died September 29, 2001, aged 67.
Where was Gloria Foster from?
Gloria Foster was from Chicago, Illinois, United States.
What did Gloria Foster do?
Gloria Foster worked as stage actor, television actor, film actor.
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