Louis Gossett Jr.

Birthday: May 27, 1936 Date of death: Mar 29, 2024

Place of birth: Brooklyn, New York City,

Louis Gossett Jr. (born 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 has won an Academy Award, an Emmy Award, and two Golden Globe Awards in an acting career that spans over five decades.

Louis Gossett Jr.

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