Acting
May 27, 1936
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
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.
as Lewis (voice)
as Calvin Bouchard
as Sergeant Emil Foley
as Jake Berkowitz
as Leo Porter
as Ol' Mister
as Jeriba 'Jerry' Shigan
as Charles 'Chappy' Sinclair
as Henri Cloche
as Father Dawkins (uncredited)
as Drill Sargent (voice)
as Gerak
as Lou's father
as Self
as Self - Host
as Self - Nominee
as Self - Audience Member
as Self - Presenter
as Self - Host
as Self - Nominee / Presenter