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.
Known For
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Family Guy
The Mike Douglas Show
Saturday Night Live
Hawaii Five-0
Stargate SG-1
Psych
ER
The Merv Griffin Show
Bonanza
American Experience
Little House on the Prairie
The Rockford Files
Golden Globe Awards
Madam Secretary
Love, American Style
American Playhouse
The Good Fight