Louis Gossett Jr.

Born: 27th of May 1936

Died: 29th of March 2024 (aged 87)

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.

Louis Gossett Jr.'s Filmography

IF

IF

  •   Movie
  • 2024
Lewis (voice)
Breaking Brooklyn

Breaking Brooklyn

  •   Movie
  • 2018
Miles Bryant
Undercover Grandpa

Undercover Grandpa

  •   Movie
  • 2017
Mother
Extant

Extant

  •   TV Show
  • 2014
Quinn
The Grace Card

The Grace Card

  •   Movie
  • 2011
George Wright
Why Did I Get Married Too?

Why Did I Get Married Too?

  •   Movie
  • 2010
Porter
Family Guy

Family Guy

  •   TV Show
  • 1999
Drill Sargent (voice)
Stargate SG-1

Stargate SG-1

  •   TV Show
  • 1997
Gerak
In His Father's Shoes

In His Father's Shoes

  •   Movie
  • 1997
Frank Crosby / Richard
The Punisher

The Punisher

  •   Movie
  • 1989
Jake Berkowitz
Finders Keepers

Finders Keepers

  •   Movie
  • 1984
Century
Jaws 3-D

Jaws 3-D

  •   Movie
  • 1983
Calvin Bouchard
An Officer and a Gentleman

An Officer and a Gentleman

  •   Movie
  • 1982
Sergeant Emil Foley
Travels with My Aunt

Travels with My Aunt

  •   Movie
  • 1972
Wordsworth
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IF

  •   Movie
  • 2024
In Memory Of
In His Father's Shoes

In His Father's Shoes

  •   Movie
  • 1997
Executive Producer