Actor of Puerto Rican descent who made many memorable films in the 1980s due to his villainous persona. Presently resides with his wife and many kids in Vermont.


Frequently cast by film director Steven Soderbergh. Last name is pronounced gooz-MAHN. He was a social worker, working especially with young people. He also was very involved with his community, arranging events, before becoming an actor. He and Chuck Zito are the only actors to appear in both Carlito's Way and its prequel, Carlito's Way: Rise to Power. He prefers his first name pronounced LOO-ee. Was considered for the role of Willie Lopez in Ghost (1990).