Louis Gossett Jr. - Wikipedia
WEBLouis Cameron Gossett Jr. (May 27, 1936 – March 29, 2024) was an American actor. He made his stage debut at the age of 17. Shortly thereafter, he successfully auditioned for the Broadway play Take a Giant Step.
Louis Gossett Jr. - IMDb
WEB59 Videos. 99+ Photos. Louis Gossett Jr. was one of the most respected and beloved actors on stage, screen and television and was also an accomplished writer, producer and director. Off-screen, he was a social activist, educator, and author dedicated to enriching the lives of others.
Louis Gossett Jr., 87, Dies; ‘An Officer and a Gentleman’ and …
WEBMar 29, 2024 · Louis Gossett Jr., who took home an Academy Award for “An Officer and a Gentleman” and an Emmy for “Roots,” both times playing a mature man who guides a younger one taking on a new role — but...
Louis Gossett Jr. dies: 'Roots' and 'Officer and a Gentlemen ... - NPR
WEBMar 29, 2024 · LOS ANGELES — Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar and an Emmy winner for his role in the seminal TV miniseries "Roots," has died. He was 87. Gossett's first...
Louis Gossett Jr., 1st Black man to win supporting actor Oscar, …
WEBUpdated 1:23 PM PDT, March 29, 2024. LOS ANGELES (AP) — Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar and an Emmy winner for his role in the seminal TV miniseries “Roots,” has died. He was 87.
Louis Gossett Jr. - Biography - IMDb
WEBMini Bio. Louis Gossett Jr. was one of the most respected and beloved actors on stage, screen and television and was also an accomplished writer, producer and director. Off-screen, he was a social activist, educator, and author dedicated to enriching the lives of others. He was the first African-American to win the Academy Award for Best ...
Louis Gossett Jr., commanding actor of TV and film, dies at 87
WEBMar 29, 2024 · 12 min. Louis Gossett Jr., an actor who brought authority to hundreds of screen roles, winning an Oscar as a Marine drill instructor in “An Officer and a Gentleman” and an Emmy Award as a...
Louis Gossett Jr., Oscar-winning actor from 'An Officer and a …
WEBMar 29, 2024 · Louis Gossett Jr., who became the first Black man to win the Oscar for best supporting actor for playing a no-nonsense drill sergeant in “An Officer and a Gentleman” (1982), has died, his...
Louis Gossett Jr., Oscar-Winning 'An Officer and a Gentleman' …
WEBMar 29, 2024. Louis Gossett Jr., who made history as the first Black man to win the Oscar for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, died on Friday in Santa Monica, California. He was 87. "It is with our heartfelt regret to confirm our beloved father passed away this morning," said Gossett's family in a statement.
Louis Gossett Jr. Dead: 'Officer and a Gentleman' Oscar ... - Variety
WEBMar 29, 2024 · Louis Gossett Jr., who won a supporting actor Oscar for playing the hard-as-nails drill instructor in 1982’s “An Officer and a Gentleman” a few years after winning an Emmy for his role as the...
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