Louis Gossett Jr.
Date of Birth:
May 27, 1936
Place of Birth:
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Date of Birth:
May 27, 1936
Place of Birth:
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
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.
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