Louis Gossett Jr.

Acting

Born

May 27, 1936

Place of Birth

Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Deceased

March 29, 2024

Biography

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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