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.

Known For

IF

Lewis (voice)

The Perfect Game

Cool Papa Bell

Solar Attack

President Ryan Gordon

The River Niger

Dr. Dudley Stanton

The Cuban

Luis Garcia

Jaws 3-D

Calvin Bouchard

A Gathering of Old Men

Mathu

Iron Eagle

Charles 'Chappy' Sinclair