Louis Gossett Jr.

Louis Gossett Jr.

1936-05-27 – 2024-03-29 (age 87) Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
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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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Known For

IF
IF

2024

as Lewis (voice)

Jaws 3-D
Jaws 3-D

1983

as Calvin Bouchard

The Punisher
The Punisher

1989

as Jake Berkowitz

An Officer and a Gentleman
An Officer and a Gentleman

1982

as Sergeant Emil Foley

The Color Purple
The Color Purple

2023

as Ol' Mister

Enemy Mine
Enemy Mine

1985

as Jeriba 'Jerry' Shigan

The Deep
The Deep

1977

as Henri Cloche

Iron Eagle
Iron Eagle

1986

as Charles 'Chappy' Sinclair

Blue Chips
Blue Chips

1994

as Father Dawkins (uncredited)

The Reason
The Reason

2020

as Pastor Jim

Firewalker
Firewalker

1986

as Leo Porter

I Forgive
I Forgive

2021

as God (voice)

Daddy's Little Girls
Daddy's Little Girls

2007

as Willie

The Principal
The Principal

1987

as Jake Phillips

El Diablo
El Diablo

1990

as Van Leek

Toy Soldiers
Toy Soldiers

1991

as Dean Parker

The Perfect Game
The Perfect Game

2009

as Cool Papa Bell

Why Did I Get Married Too?
Iron Eagle III
Iron Eagle III

1992

as Charles 'Chappy' Sinclair

Stories USA
Stories USA

2007

as Doc (segment "Club Soda")