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  1. Gossett was born in Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York City, to Hellen, a nurse, and Louis Cameron Gossett, a porter. He was an alumnus of Mark Twain Intermediate School 239 and Abraham Lincoln High School. He contracted polio during his youth.

  2. Oct 4, 2020 · The actor, who won an Oscar for An Officer and a Gentleman, talks about his childhood, career and sons in this exclusive interview. He also shares his views on racism, God and his nine grandchildren.

  3. Mar 29, 2024 · Louis Gossett Jr., who won an Academy Award for his performance in “An Officer and a Gentleman” and an Emmy for the groundbreaking miniseries “Roots,” has died at age 87, according to a...

  4. Mar 29, 2024 · Mr. Gossett is survived by his sons, Satie and Sharron Gossett, and several grandchildren. In the Television Academy interview, Mr. Gossett urged fellow actors to help effect political...

  5. Mar 29, 2024 · Explore genealogy for Louis Gossett Jr born 1936 Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States died 2024 Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, United States including ancestors + 2 photos + questions + more in the free family tree community.

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    • May 27, 1936
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  7. Gossett was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, and made his stage debut when he was 17 years old in "Take a Giant Step", which was selected as one of the 10 best Broadway shows of 1953 by the New York Times. He had two sons and resided in Malibu until his death in Santa Monica, California, in 2024, aged 87.

  8. Mar 29, 2024 · He was 87. Gossett's first cousin Neal L. Gossett told The Associated Press that the actor died in Santa Monica, California. A statement from the family said Gossett died Friday morning....

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