Louis Gossett Jr.

Louis Gossett Jr.

  • Birthday: 5/27/1936
  • Deathday: 3/29/2024
  • Place of birth: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
  • Fame for: Acting
  • Also known as: Louis Cameron Gossett, Jr., Louis Gossett, Jr., Louis Cameron Gossett Jr., Lou Gossett, ルイス・ゴセット・ジュニア
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Biography

Louis Gossett Jr. (born 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 has won an Academy Award, an Emmy Award, and two Golden Globe Awards in an acting career that spans over five decades.

Filmography

The Principal
Release date: 9/18/1987

The Principal

Role(s): Jake Phillips

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Iron Eagle III
Release date: 1/9/1992

Iron Eagle III

Role(s): Charles 'Chappy' Sinclair

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An Officer and a Gentleman
Release date: 7/28/1982

An Officer and a Gentleman

Role(s): Sergeant Emil Foley

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Toy Soldiers
Release date: 4/24/1991

Toy Soldiers

Role(s): Dean Parker

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The Deep
Release date: 6/17/1977

The Deep

Role(s): Henri Cloche

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