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.
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
Cast Credits
Sin
as Elijah
IF
as Lewis (voice)
The Color Purple
as Ol' Mister
Outlaw Johnny Black
as Reverend Tharrington (voice) (uncredited)
Three Months
as Benny
Not to Forget
as Pastor John
I Forgive
as God (voice)
The Reason
as Pastor Jim
The Cuban
as Luis Garcia
Miracle in East Texas
as Irving Tanner Jr.
Foster Boy
as Judge George Taylor
Supervized
as Pendle
Breaking Brooklyn
as Miles Bryant
Undercover Grandpa
as Mother
Double Play
as Coco
King of the Dancehall
as The Bishop
Boiling Pot
as Detective Haven
The Dependables
as Lou Jones
A Fighting Man
as Cubby
Miracle at Gate 213
as Roy Peddington
Breaking at the Edge
as Floyd
Smitty
as Mr. Smith
The Undershepherd
as Bishop Redford
Dog Jack
as Grown up Jed
The Grace Card
as George Wright
Why Did I Get Married Too?
as Porter
The Perfect Game
as Cool Papa Bell
Amazing Racer
as Max Donovan
The Least Among You
as Samuel Benton
Delgo
as King Zahn (voice)
Crew Credits
IF
In Memory Of
For Love of Olivia
Executive Producer
The Color of Love: Jacey's Story
Executive Producer
Love Songs
Director
In His Father's Shoes
Executive Producer
To Dance with Olivia
Executive Producer
Inside
Executive Producer
A Father for Charlie
Executive Producer