Louis Gossett Jr.

Louis Gossett Jr.

USAAge 89Born 27 May 1936
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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.

Movies

Iron Eagle III
8.4

Iron Eagle III

1992

as Charles 'Chappy' Sinclair

Iron Eagle
5.6

Iron Eagle

1986

as Charles 'Chappy' Sinclair

The Punisher
5.8

The Punisher

1989

as Jake Berkowitz

Enemy Mine
7.0

Enemy Mine

1985

as Jeriba 'Jerry' Shigan

Firewalker
5.3

Firewalker

1986

as Leo Porter

The Principal
6.5

The Principal

1987

as Jake Phillips

An Officer and a Gentleman
7.0

An Officer and a Gentleman

1982

as Sergeant Emil Foley

Jaws 3-D
4.5

Jaws 3-D

1983

as Calvin Bouchard

The Deep
6.0

The Deep

1977

as Henri Cloche

Toy Soldiers
6.5

Toy Soldiers

1991

as Dean Parker