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Gloria Foster

Gloria Foster was born November 15, 1933 and died September 29, 2001 (aged 67). From Chicago, Illinois, United States.

American actress

  • Illinois
  • stage actor
  • television actor
  • film actor

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.

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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
Origin
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Occupation
stage actor / television actor / film actor
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
Scorpio / Rooster

2. Background

University
University of Illinois System

Awards & achievements

  • 1966 Theatre World Award

4. About this entry

Tags

  • Illinois
  • stage actor
  • television actor
  • film actor
Last updated

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?

Gloria Foster was born on November 15, 1933.

When did Gloria Foster die?

Gloria Foster died on 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.

Where did Gloria Foster study?

Gloria Foster attended University of Illinois System.

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