Louis Gossett Jr.

Louis Gossett Jr.

Acting27th May 1936(died at 87)Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA214 titles

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.

Born

27th May 1936 · Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Died

29th March 2024

Known for

Acting

Also known as

Louis Cameron Gossett, Jr., Louis Gossett, Jr., Louis Cameron Gossett Jr., Lou Gossett

Links

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Known for

Filmography

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