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5 days ago · Louis Gossett Jr., most known for his iconic role as Fiddler in the landmark television miniseries 'Roots,' has passed away.
Jun 19, 2024 · Who should play Louis Gossett Jr.’s classic role of Sgt. Emil Foley in the upcoming ‘An Officer and a Gentleman” remake? The site Military picks five potential candidates.
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Jun 18, 2024 · Louis Gossett Jr. became the first Black man to win an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Marine Corps Sgt. Emil Foley. (Paramount Pictures)
Jun 13, 2024 · Louis Gossett, Jr. has been in a lot of films and shows, so people often debate each other over what his greatest role of all time is. If you and a friend are arguing about this then use this list of the most entertaining Louis Gossett, Jr. films and shows to end the squabble once and for all.
Jun 20, 2024 · Generally considered one of the '80s best, An Officer and a Gentleman also broke barriers when Louis Gossett Jr. became the first Black man to win the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor.
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- Taylor Hackford
Jun 14, 2024 · Louis Gossett Jr., a beloved actor known for his roles in films such as “An Officer and a Gentleman” and the groundbreaking miniseries “Roots,” has passed away at the age of 87. Gossett made history as the first Black man to win an Academy Award for a supporting role in 1983 and also won an Emmy for his performance in “Roots.”
Jun 24, 2024 · An Officer and a Gentleman: Louis Gossett Jr. won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Gunnery Sergeant Emil Foley in this, and became the first African-American actor to win an...
