Actor

Louis Gossett Jr.

1960–present1936–2024DramaComedyThriller

Chronicler of the Human Condition

Also directed 1 film ↗

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Known For

141 acting credits

as Lewis (voice)

2024

as Sergeant Emil Foley

An Officer and a Gentleman

as Sergeant Emil Foley

1982

An Officer and a Gentleman

Filmography

2025SinElijah 2024IFLewis (voice)7.0 2023The Color PurpleOl' Mister7.0 2023Outlaw Johnny BlackReverend Tharrington (voice) (uncredited)5.4 2022Three MonthsBenny7.1 2022SidneySelf7.3

About

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.

As Director

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1999Love Songs

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