Louis Gossett Jr.
Acting
| Born | 1936 — died 2024 |
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| Place of birth | Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA |
| Credits | 4 |
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.
