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Louis Gossett Jr.

Acting
Known For

87 Years Old

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.

Born

Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA on 27th May 1936

Died

29th March 2024

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