Gloria Foster

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Gloria Foster
Born November 15, 1933
Chicago, Illinois
Died September 29, 2001 age 67
New York City
Notable roles Oracle (Matrix character)


Foster as The Oracle
Foster as The Oracle

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

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 Malcom 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.

She died in New York City of diabetes, and was interred in the Cypress Hills Cemetery in Brooklyn.

She was married to actor Clarence Williams III.

  • 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
    • Top Secret (1978) (TV) as Judith
    • 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 (1963) 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
    • To All My Friends on Shore (1972) as Serena

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