Acting
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 "Ro...
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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.
Movies
Known for
IF2024 · Lewis (voice)3.5ActuallyLike
An Officer and a Gentleman1982 · Sergeant Emil Foley3.5ActuallyLike
The Punisher1989 · Jake Berkowitz2.9ActuallyLike
Enemy Mine1985 · Jeriba 'Jerry' Shigan3.5ActuallyLike
The Color Purple2023 · Ol' Mister3.5ActuallyLike
Jaws 3-D1983 · Calvin Bouchard2.2ActuallyLike
Toy Soldiers1991 · Dean Parker3.3
The Principal1987 · Jake Phillips3.2Catalog
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Cast
Cast credits
IF2024 · Lewis (voice)3.5ActuallyLikeAn Officer and a Gentleman1982 · Sergeant Emil Foley3.5ActuallyLikeThe Punisher1989 · Jake Berkowitz2.9ActuallyLikeEnemy Mine1985 · Jeriba 'Jerry' Shigan3.5ActuallyLikeThe Color Purple2023 · Ol' Mister3.5ActuallyLikeJaws 3-D1983 · Calvin Bouchard2.2ActuallyLikeToy Soldiers1991 · Dean Parker3.3The Principal1987 · Jake Phillips3.2
The Perfect Game2009 · Cool Papa Bell3.6
Iron Eagle1986 · Charles 'Chappy' Sinclair2.8
The Deep1977 · Henri Cloche3.0
Why Did I Get Married Too?2010 · Porter3.3
A Raisin in the Sun1961 · George Murchison3.8
Blue Chips1994 · Father Dawkins (uncredited)3.0
Daddy's Little Girls2007 · Willie3.4
Firewalker1986 · Leo Porter2.7
Sidney2022 · Self3.5
Diggstown1992 · "Honey" Roy Palmer3.1Crew
Crew credits
IF2024 · In Memory Of3.5ActuallyLike
Love Songs1999 · Director4.3
A Father for Charlie1995 · Executive Producer3.4
The Color of Love: Jacey's Story2000 · Executive Producer3.5
To Dance with Olivia1997 · Executive Producer4.0
Inside1996 · Executive Producer2.4
In His Father's Shoes1997 · Executive Producer3.0
For Love of Olivia2001 · Executive Producer2.5