Shortly thereafter, he successfully auditioned for the. He is best known for his role as gunnery sergeant emil foley, in the. Was one of the most respected and beloved actors on stage, screen and television and was also an accomplished writer, producer and director
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(born may 27, 1936, brooklyn, new york, u.s.—died march 28, 2024, santa monica, california) was an actor who made history as the first african american.
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. 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. Louis gossett jr., a star of film and television who won an academy award for his performance in “an officer and a gentleman,” has died at age 87, according to a statement. Has passed away at age 87
He will forever stand as a titan in the realm of acting, his illustrious career spanning over six decades including major roles in an. Shortly thereafter, he successfully auditioned for the broadway. He was a folk singer in the 1960s



