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Louis Cameron Gossett Jr. (May 27, 1936 – March 29, 2024) was an American actor. He made his stage debut at the age of 17. Shortly thereafter, he successfully auditioned for the Broadway play Take a Giant Step.
- An Officer and a Gentleman
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- Skin Game
Skin Game is a 1971 American independent comedy western...
- 1961 Film
A Raisin in the Sun, from left, Louis Gossett Jr, Ruby Dee,...
- Travels With My Aunt
Travels with My Aunt is a 1972 American comedy film directed...
- An Officer and a Gentleman
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Gossett ist der Sohn von Louis Cameron Gossett Sr. und dessen Frau Helen Rebecca Wray. Sein Broadway-Debüt als Schauspieler machte er 1953, noch während er die Highschool besuchte, in dem Stück Take a Giant Step. Er spielte hierin die Hauptrolle eines schwarzen Jugendlichen, der sich mit dem ihn umgebenden Rassismus auseinandersetzen muss. Er führt...
1977 Roots:1978 The Sentry Collection Presents Ben Vereen:1979 Backstairs at the White House:1980 Palmerstown, USA:Louis Gossett Jr. bei IMDbHomepage von Louis Gosett Jr. (Memento vom 6. Mai 2021 im Internet Archive) auf louisgossett.comLouis Gossett Jr., 1st Black man to win supporting actor Oscar, dies at 87. 29. März 2024,abgerufen am 29. März 2024(englisch).Louis Gossett, Jr. in der Internet Broadway Database, abgerufen am 19. April 2023 (englisch)Louis Gossett Jr., 1st Black man to win supporting actor Oscar, dies at 87. 29. März 2024,abgerufen am 29. März 2024(englisch).Louis Cameron Gossett Jr. (May 27, 1936 – March 29, 2024) was an American actor. He was a folk singer in the 1960s. He is best known for his role as Gunnery Sergeant Emil Foley in the 1982 film An Officer and a Gentleman, winning him the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
May 1, 2024 · Louis Gossett Jr.'s cause of death has been revealed. Gossett's death certificate confirms the 87-year-old "An Officer and a Gentleman" actor died in March of chronic obstructive pulmonary...
IMDb provides an extensive overview of the life and career of Louis Gossett Jr., the Oscar-winning actor, producer and director. Learn about his roles in An Officer and a Gentleman, Roots, Watchmen and more, as well as his humanitarian work and personal details.
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Louis Gossett Jr. was one of the most respected and beloved actors on stage, screen and television and was also an accomplished writer, producer and director. Off-screen, he was a social activist, educator, and author dedicated to enriching the lives of others.
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Mar 29, 2024 · LOS ANGELES — Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar and an Emmy winner for his role in the seminal TV miniseries "Roots," has died. He was 87. Gossett's first...
