Search results
Explore the career of Louis Gossett Jr., the Oscar-winning actor, producer and director who starred in An Officer and a Gentleman, Roots, Watchmen and more. Browse his photos, videos, awards, trivia and upcoming projects on IMDb.
- January 1, 1
- Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
- January 1, 1
- Santa Monica, California, USA
Browse the list of movies and TV shows featuring Louis Gossett Jr., an actor who starred in Roots, An Officer and a Gentleman, The Color Purple and more. See his birth place, profession, credits, awards and appearances.
Gossett continued acting onstage in critically acclaimed plays including A Raisin in the Sun (1959), The Blacks (1961), Tambourines to Glory (1963), and The Zulu and the Zayda (1965).
Mar 29, 2024 · 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".
A list of the best performances by Louis Gossett Jr., an American actor and Oscar winner. See his roles in An Officer and a Gentleman, Enemy Mine, Roots, Diggstown, and more.
- (19K)
- TV-14
Browse the list of movies featuring Louis Gossett Jr., an American actor and director known for his roles in Roots, An Officer and a Gentleman, and Iron Eagle. Find out his upcoming and past projects, awards, and biography.
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.
