Louis Gossett Jr.

Louis Gossett Jr.

Known for
Acting
Gender
Male
Born
1936-05-27 — Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Died
2024-03-29

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.

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