Louis Gossett Jr.

Personal Details

  • Born

    • Birthday: 27 May 1936

  • Died

    • Deathday: 29 March 2024

  • Source ID

    • TMDb: 20959

Louis Gossett Jr.

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.

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Louis Gossett Jr. filmography

Selected highlights from Louis Gossett Jr.’s filmography, featuring their best-known movies and TV shows in the Watchmora catalogue.