Louis Gossett Jr.

Louis Gossett Jr.

Born 27 May 1936 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Died 29 March 2024 (aged 87)

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.

Actor

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IF Lewis (voice)
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1983
Jaws 3-D Calvin Bouchard
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1982
An Officer and a Gentleman Sergeant Emil Foley
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1985
Enemy Mine Jeriba 'Jerry' Shigan

Producer

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1996
Inside Executive Producer
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1995
A Father for Charlie Executive Producer
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2000
The Color of Love: Jacey's Story Executive Producer
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1997
In His Father's Shoes Executive Producer

Crew

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IF In Memory Of

Director

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1999
Love Songs Director