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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.
Louis Gossett Jr. was an American actor and groundbreaking performer, recognized as the first African-American male to win an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in An Officer and a Gentleman.
He is widely recognized for his portrayal of Gunnery Sergeant Emil Foley in An Officer and a Gentleman, Fiddler in the miniseries Roots, and his stage and film work in A Raisin in the Sun.
Throughout a career spanning over five decades, he excelled in dramatic, action, and science fiction roles, often portraying authoritative figures, mentors, and complex characters in major Hollywood productions. View his full filmography on Mood.