
About Louis Gossett Jr.

Louis Gossett
May 27, 1936
Place of Birth | : | Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA |
Also Known As | : | Louis Cameron Gossett, Jr., Louis Gossett, Jr. |
Imdb Profile | : | IMDB Profile |
Louis Gossett Jr. (born May 27, 1936) is 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 has won an Academy Award, an Emmy Award, and two Golden Globe Awards in an acting career that spans over five decades.