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Louis Gossett Jr.
Acting
27 May 1936
† 29 Mar 2024
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Biography
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.
Also Known As
Louis Cameron Gossett, Jr., Louis Gossett, Jr., Louis Cameron Gossett Jr., Lou Gossett, ルイス・ゴセット・ジュニア













































