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Actor
Louis Gossett Jr.
Acting1936Brooklyn, 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.
Credits
212- 2025
Sinas ElijahMovie - 2024
IFas Lewis (voice) · In Memory OfMovie - 2023
The Color Purpleas Ol' MisterMovie - 2023
Outlaw Johnny Blackas Reverend Tharrington (voice) (uncredited)Movie - 2022
Sidneyas SelfMovie - 2022
Three Monthsas BennyMovie - 2021
Not to Forgetas Pastor JohnMovie - 2021
I Forgiveas God (voice)Movie - 2020
The Reasonas Pastor JimMovie - 2020
The Cubanas Luis GarciaMovie - 2020
Miracle in East Texasas Irving Tanner Jr.Movie - 2019
Watchmenas Old Man / Will Reeves · 7 episodesTV show
