Person file · Acting
Louis Gossett Jr.
Born 1936-05-27Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
SinElijahIFLewis (voice)The Color PurpleOl' MisterOutlaw Johnny BlackReverend Tharrington (voice) (uncredited)SidneySelfThree MonthsBennyNot to ForgetPastor JohnI ForgiveGod (voice)The ReasonPastor JimThe CubanLuis GarciaMiracle in East TexasIrving Tanner Jr.Foster BoyJudge George TaylorSupervizedPendleThe Gang ActivistsSelfHalSelfBreaking BrooklynMiles BryantLorraine Hansberry: Sighted Eyes / Feeling HeartSelfUndercover GrandpaMotherDouble PlayCocoKing of the DancehallThe BishopMaya Angelou: And Still I RiseSelfA.C. Green: Iron VirginHimselfBoiling PotDetective HavenThe DependablesLou Jones