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
2.3
Known For
IF
2024
as Lewis (voice)
The Punisher
1989
as Jake Berkowitz
Jaws 3-D
1983
as Calvin Bouchard
An Officer and a Gentleman
1982
as Sergeant Emil Foley
The Color Purple
2023
as Ol' Mister
Enemy Mine
1985
as Jeriba 'Jerry' Shigan
Diggstown
1992
as "Honey" Roy Palmer
Firewalker
1986
as Leo Porter
Toy Soldiers
1991
as Dean Parker
The Deep
1977
as Henri Cloche
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