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Louis Gossett Jr.
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.
16
Films
5.9
Avg Score
Filmography (16)
IF
64
as Lewis (voice)
In Memory Of
The Color Purple
68
as Ol' Mister
Why Did I Get Married Too?
47
as Porter
The Perfect Game
70
as Cool Papa Bell
Delgo
43
as King Zahn (voice)
Blue Chips
63
as Father Dawkins (uncredited)
Iron Eagle III
38
as Charles 'Chappy' Sinclair
Toy Soldiers
66
as Dean Parker
The Punisher
56
as Jake Berkowitz
The Principal
63
as Jake Phillips
Firewalker
52
as Leo Porter
Enemy Mine
68
as Jeriba 'Jerry' Shigan
Jaws 3-D
37
as Calvin Bouchard
An Officer and a Gentleman
71
as Sergeant Emil Foley
The Deep
62
as Henri Cloche
The Landlord
69
as Copee Johnson