Acting
Louis Gossett Jr.
1936 · Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
30 films
Bio
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.
Filmography
IF
Lewis (voice)
Why Did I Get Married Too?
Porter
An Officer and a Gentleman
Sergeant Emil Foley
The Punisher
Jake Berkowitz
Jaws 3-D
Calvin Bouchard
The Color Purple
Ol' Mister
Sidney
Self
Iron Eagle
Charles 'Chappy' Sinclair
Enemy Mine
Jeriba 'Jerry' Shigan
Iron Eagle II
Charles 'Chappy' Sinclair
The Deep
Henri Cloche
Toy Soldiers
Dean Parker