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Louis Gossett Jr.

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

May 27, 1936(87)

Day of Death

March 29, 2024

Place of Birth

Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Also Known As

Louis Cameron Gossett, Jr.Louis Gossett, Jr.Louis Cameron Gossett Jr.Lou Gossettルイス・ゴセット・ジュニア
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Louis Gossett Jr.

Acting

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.

Known For

Filmography