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
Jaws 3-D
IF
The Punisher
An Officer and a Gentleman
Enemy Mine
The Color Purple
The Deep
Iron Eagle
Blue Chips
The Reason
Top Movie Credits
Jaws 3-D
Calvin Bouchard
IF
In Memory Of
The Punisher
Jake Berkowitz
An Officer and a Gentleman
Sergeant Emil Foley
Enemy Mine
Jeriba 'Jerry' Shigan
The Color Purple
Ol' Mister
The Deep
Henri Cloche
Iron Eagle
Charles 'Chappy' Sinclair
Blue Chips
Father Dawkins (uncredited)
The Reason
Pastor Jim