Louis Gossett Jr.
Actor
- Born
- May 27, 1936 · Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
- Died
- March 29, 2024 (age 87)
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.
Known for
IF
May 8, 2024
Jaws 3-D
July 22, 1983
An Officer and a Gentleman
July 28, 1982
Enemy Mine
December 12, 1985
The Punisher
October 5, 1989
Toy Soldiers
April 24, 1991
The Color Purple
December 25, 2023
Iron Eagle
January 17, 1986
The Principal
September 18, 1987
The Deep
June 17, 1977
Firewalker
November 21, 1986
Blue Chips
February 18, 1994
Acting147
- 2025Sin as Elijah
- 2024IF as Lewis (voice)
- 2023The Color Purple as Ol' Mister
- 2023Outlaw Johnny Black as Reverend Tharrington (voice) (uncredited)
- 2022Sidney as Self
- 2022Three Months as Benny
- 2022African Redemption: The Life and Legacy of Marcus Garvey as Self
- 2021Not to Forget as Pastor John
- 2021I Forgive as God (voice)
- 2020The Reason