Louis Gossett Jr.
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.
Born
May 27, 1936
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Died
Mar 29, 2024
Known For
Acting
Movies
145 acting
8 crew
Popularity
2.2
Known For
IF
2024
as Lewis (voice)
An Officer and a Gentleman
1982
as Sergeant Emil Foley
The Punisher
1989
as Jake Berkowitz
Jaws 3-D
1983
as Calvin Bouchard
The Color Purple
2023
as Ol' Mister
Iron Eagle
1986
as Charles 'Chappy' Sinclair
Enemy Mine
1985
as Jeriba 'Jerry' Shigan
Firewalker
1986
as Leo Porter
The Deep
1977
as Henri Cloche
Why Did I Get Married Too?
2010
as Porter
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