Louis Gossett Jr.
Biography
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.
Personal information
Known for: Acting
Gender: Male
Date of birth: 27/05/1936
Date of death: 29/03/2024
Place of birth: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Actings
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