ActorMay 27, 1936 — March 29, 2024
Louis Gossett Jr.
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Oscar1983
Emmy1977
2×Golden Globe1991
Biography
Louis Gossett Jr. (May 27, 1936 – March 29, 2024) was an American film and television actor, best known for his role as Gunnery Sergeant Emil Foley in the movie "An Officer and a Gentleman" and as Fiddler in the television miniseries "Roots". He won an Academy Award, an Emmy Award, and two Golden Globe Awards in an acting career that spanned over five decades.
Career at a glance
Active years
1977 — 2024175
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Peak: 1980sTotal: 10 works
47yrs career
9films · 1 series
Actiontop genre
Known for
by acclaim
Frequent collaborators
Filmography (10)
Lewis (voice)
Old Man / Will Reeves
Dean Parker
Jake Berkowitz
Leo Porter
Charles 'Chappy' Sinclair
Jeriba 'Jerry' Shigan
Calvin Bouchard
Sergeant Emil Foley
Henri Cloche