Known For
Acting
Birthday
May 27, 1936
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
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Louis Gossett Jr.
Biography
Louis Gossett Jr. (May 27, 1936 β 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.
Known For - Movies
IF
as Lewis (voice)
An Officer and a Gentleman
as Sergeant Emil Foley
The Color Purple
as Ol' Mister
Enemy Mine
as Jeriba 'Jerry' Shigan
Jaws 3-D
as Calvin Bouchard
The Deep
as Henri Cloche
The Perfect Game
as Cool Papa Bell
Toy Soldiers
as Dean Parker
Blue Chips
as Father Dawkins (uncredited)
The Principal
as Jake Phillips
Known For - TV Shows
Family Guy
as Drill Sargent (voice)
Stargate SG-1
as Gerak
Hawaii Five-0
as Lou's father
Saturday Night Live
as Self - Host
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self
Psych
as Lloyd Marr
ER
as Leo Malcolm
Bonanza
as Buck Walter
Golden Globe Awards
as Self - Nominee
Golden Globe Awards
as Self - Audience Member