Louis Gossett Jr.
Born: 1936-05-27
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
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
IF
The Color Purple
The Punisher
Sidney
Jaws 3-D
An Officer and a Gentleman
Enemy Mine
Firewalker
Iron Eagle
Why Did I Get Married Too?
Top Movie Credits
IF
In Memory Of
The Color Purple
Ol' Mister
The Punisher
Jake Berkowitz
Sidney
Self
Jaws 3-D
Calvin Bouchard
An Officer and a Gentleman
Sergeant Emil Foley
Enemy Mine
Jeriba 'Jerry' Shigan
Firewalker
Leo Porter
Iron Eagle
Charles 'Chappy' Sinclair
Why Did I Get Married Too?
Porter