Louis Gossett Jr.

Louis Gossett Jr.

Actor

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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Date of Birth: 27 May 1936 (90 years)

Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York City, New York

Filmography

Run for the Dream: The Gail Devers Story

Run for the Dream: The Gail Devers Story

1996EN
Diggstown

Diggstown

1992EN
Firewalker

Firewalker

1986EN, HU, ES
Enemy Mine

Enemy Mine

1985EN
Roots: The Gift

Roots: The Gift

1988EN
All In

All In

2006EN
Travels with My Aunt

Travels with My Aunt

1972TR, IT, FR, EN
Jaws 3-D

Jaws 3-D

1983EN
Sidney

Sidney

2022EN
Breaking Brooklyn

Breaking Brooklyn

2018EN
The Book of Negroes

The Book of Negroes

2015EN, FR
Miniseries

Miniseries

2015
IF

IF

2024NO, EN
Toy Soldiers

Toy Soldiers

1991EN
Why Did I Get Married Too?

Why Did I Get Married Too?

2010EN
The Color Purple

The Color Purple

2023ZU, EN
Return to Lonesome Dove

Return to Lonesome Dove

1993EN
Miniseries

Miniseries

2015
The Spoils Before Dying

The Spoils Before Dying

2015EN
Blue Chips

Blue Chips

1994EN