Louis Gossett Jr.

Known for Acting

Born

May 27, 1936

Died

March 29, 2024 (87 years old)

Place of Birth

Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Also Known As

Louis Cameron Gossett, Jr.Louis Gossett, Jr.Louis Cameron Gossett Jr.Lou Gossettルイス・ゴセット・ジュニアلوئیس گوست، جونیور

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.