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Louis Gossett Jr.

Acting1936–2024Brooklyn, 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 ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1936-05-27
Age87 years old at death
Date of Death† 2024-03-29
Place of BirthBrooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Known AsLouis Cameron Gossett, Jr., Louis Gossett, Jr., Louis Cameron Gossett Jr.

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Filmography

IF
6.9

IF

2024 · Comedy

The Punisher
5.8

The Punisher

1989 · Action

Jaws 3-D
4.5

Jaws 3-D

1983 · Thriller

An Officer and a Gentleman
7.0

An Officer and a Gentleman

1982 · Drama

The Color Purple
7.0

The Color Purple

2023 · Drama

Enemy Mine
7.0

Enemy Mine

1985 · Drama

The Deep
6.1

The Deep

1977 · Mystery

Unplugged

Unplugged

Animation

Iron Eagle
5.6

Iron Eagle

1986 · Action

Toy Soldiers
6.5

Toy Soldiers

1991 · Action

Firewalker
5.4

Firewalker

1986 · Action

Why Did I Get Married Too?
6.5

Why Did I Get Married Too?

2010 · Comedy

The Principal
6.4

The Principal

1987 · Action

Daddy's Little Girls
6.9

Daddy's Little Girls

2007 · Comedy

Blue Chips
6.1

Blue Chips

1994 · Drama

Supervized
5.2

Supervized

2019 · Comedy

Cover-Up
4.0

Cover-Up

1991 · Action

I Forgive
4.7

I Forgive

2021 · Drama