Louis Gossett Jr.
1936–2024 · Brooklyn, 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.
Born 27 May 1936 · Died 29 Mar 2024
Acted in 39
IF
2024
Lewis (voice)
The Color Purple
2023
Ol' Mister
Sidney
2022
Self
Foster Boy
2019
Judge George Taylor
Watchmen
2019
Old Man / Will Reeves
Undercover Grandpa
2017
Mother
The Book of Negroes
2015
Daddy Moses
Why Did I Get Married Too?
2010
Porter
The Perfect Game
2009
Cool Papa Bell
Stanley Kramer: A Man's Search for Truth
2008
Self
Daddy's Little Girls
2007
Willie
Left Behind: World at War
2005
President Geral Fitzhugh
