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
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An Officer and a Gentleman
Jaws 3-D
The Punisher
The Color Purple
Iron Eagle
Enemy Mine
Sidney
Firewalker
Why Did I Get Married Too?
Top Movie Credits
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In Memory Of
An Officer and a Gentleman
Sergeant Emil Foley
Jaws 3-D
Calvin Bouchard
The Punisher
Jake Berkowitz
The Color Purple
Ol' Mister
Iron Eagle
Charles 'Chappy' Sinclair
Enemy Mine
Jeriba 'Jerry' Shigan
Sidney
Self
Firewalker
Leo Porter
Why Did I Get Married Too?
Porter