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.

Acting Born May 27, 1936 – Died March 29, 2024 Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

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

Self

Family Guy

Drill Sargent (voice)

The Mike Douglas Show

Self

Saturday Night Live

Self - Host

Hawaii Five-0

Lou's father

Stargate SG-1

Gerak

Psych

Lloyd Marr

The Merv Griffin Show

Self

Golden Globe Awards

Self - Nominee

Golden Globe Awards

Self - Audience Member

Golden Globe Awards

Self - Presenter

Golden Globe Awards

Self - Host