Louis Gossett Jr.
Born: 1936-05-27
Birthplace: 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.
Known For
IF
Jaws 3-D
An Officer and a Gentleman
The Punisher
The Color Purple
Firewalker
Enemy Mine
Unplugged
I Forgive
Dog Jack
Top Movie Credits
IF
In Memory Of
Jaws 3-D
Calvin Bouchard
An Officer and a Gentleman
Sergeant Emil Foley
The Punisher
Jake Berkowitz
The Color Purple
Ol' Mister
Firewalker
Leo Porter
Enemy Mine
Jeriba 'Jerry' Shigan
Unplugged
Amos Burton (voice)
I Forgive
God (voice)
Dog Jack
Grown up Jed