Louis Gossett Jr.
Biography
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.
Filmography
Sin
2025
as Elijah
IF
2024
as Lewis (voice)
The Color Purple
2023
as Ol' Mister
Outlaw Johnny Black
2023
as Reverend Tharrington (voice) (uncredited)
Sidney
2022
as Self
Three Months
2022
as Benny
Not to Forget
2021
as Pastor John
I Forgive
2021
as God (voice)
The Reason
2020
as Pastor Jim
The Cuban
2020
as Luis Garcia
Miracle in East Texas
2020
as Irving Tanner Jr.
Foster Boy
2019
as Judge George Taylor
Supervized
2019
as Pendle
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The Gang Activists
2019
as Self
Hal
2019
as Self
Breaking Brooklyn
2018
as Miles Bryant
Lorraine Hansberry: Sighted Eyes / Feeling Heart
2017
as Self
Undercover Grandpa
2017
as Mother
Double Play
2017
as Coco
King of the Dancehall
2017
as The Bishop
Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise
2016
as Self
A.C. Green: Iron Virgin
2016
as Himself
Boiling Pot
2015
as Detective Haven
The Dependables
2014
as Lou Jones