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A comprehensive biography of the American actor Louis Gossett Jr., who won an Oscar for An Officer and a Gentleman and starred in Roots. Learn about his early life, career, awards, personal life, and death.
May 1, 2024 · The Oscar-winning actor, who starred in "An Officer and a Gentleman" and "Roots", passed away in March at 87. His death certificate reveals the causes of his death and his long career achievements.
IMDb profile of Louis Gossett Jr., the Oscar-winning actor, producer and director known for An Officer and a Gentleman, Roots, Watchmen and more. See his photos, videos, credits, trivia, awards and humanitarian work.
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Linda Blair and Louis Gossett Jr. in Circus of the Stars #7 (1982)- Louis Gossett Jr. in The Six Million Dollar Man (1974)
- Louis Gossett Jr. in Travels with My Aunt (1972)
- Timothy Bottoms, Louis Gossett Jr., and Warren Oates in The White Dawn (1974)
- Louis Gossett Jr. in The Young Rebels (1970)
- Louis Gossett Jr. in The Fuzz Brothers (1973)
- Louis Gossett Jr. in Saturday Night Live (1975)
- Louis Gossett Jr., Richard Ely, Alex Henteloff, and Hilarie Thompson in The Young Rebels (1970)
- Louis Gossett Jr. in Roots (1977)
- Louis Gossett Jr. in Don't Look Back: The Story of Leroy 'Satchel' Paige (1981)
Mar 29, 2024 · Louis Gossett Jr., who took home an Academy Award for “An Officer and a Gentleman” and an Emmy for “Roots,” both times playing a mature man who guides a younger one taking on a new role — but in...
Louis Gossett Jr. (1936-2024) was an American actor who won an Oscar and an Emmy for his roles in An Officer and a Gentleman and Roots. He also starred in many films and TV shows, such as The Deep, Iron Eagle, and The Punisher.
Learn about the life and career of Louis Gossett Jr., the first African-American to win the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for "An Officer and a Gentleman". Find out his film, TV, stage, and humanitarian achievements, as well as his family, awards, and trivia.
Mar 29, 2024 · Louis Gossett Jr., a star of film and television who won an Academy Award for his performance in “An Officer and a Gentleman,” has died at age 87, according to a statement from his family.
