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Louis Gossett Jr.

Acting / Production / Writing / Creator

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.

Personal Information

Place of Birth

Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

About

Acting, Male

Birthday

27 May 1936, 89 years old

Known For

Filmography

Production

Writing

Creator