Louis Gossett Jr.
ActingBorn: May 27, 1936 in 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.
All Credits211 Titles
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The Punisher1989
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An Officer and a Gentleman1982
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Jaws 3-D1983
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Enemy Mine1985
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The Color Purple2023
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Firewalker1986
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The Deep1977
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Daddy's Little Girls2007
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Iron Eagle1986
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Toy Soldiers1991
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The Principal1987
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Diggstown1992
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Blue Chips1994
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The Perfect Game2009
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Iron Eagle III1992
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66 Titles
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Family Guy1999–
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Stargate SG-11997–
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Hawaii Five-02010–
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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson1962–
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Psych2006–
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Saturday Night Live1975–
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ER1994–
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Bonanza1959–
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Golden Globe Awards1944–
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American Experience1988–
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The Mike Douglas Show1961–
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Little House on the Prairie1974–
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Love, American Style1969–
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The Good Fight2017–
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The Rockford Files1974–
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Madam Secretary2014–