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Louis Cameron Gossett, Jr. (born May 27, 1936) is an American actor best known for his role as Gunnery Sergeant Emil Foley in the 1982 film An Officer and a Gentleman and Fiddler in the 1970s television miniseries Roots. Gossett has also starred in numerous film productions including The Deep, Jaws 3-D (as SeaWorld manager Calvin Bouchard), Wolfgang Peterson's Enemy Mine, the Iron Eagleseries, Toy Soldiers and The Punisher. He has won an Academy Award, two Emmy Awards, and two Golden Globe Awards in an acting career that spans over five decades.[1]
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Is Robert Gossett Lou Gossett's son?
Louis Gossett Jr and Robert Gossett are first cousins
Louis Gossett Jr has a baby in which film?
in which film does Lou gossett jr have a baby
Did Don Swayze play in an old movie with Louis Gossett Jr.?
Yes. US actor Don Swayze (younger brother of Patrick Swayze) gained critical acclaim for starring opposite Louis Gossett Jr. in a 1995 film titled "A Father for Charlie" (aka High Lonesome). He played the character Reuben Cantwell, who is Charlie's real father, a somewhat unsavory character. Gossett is Walter Osgood, the "last black man" in the 1930's town of High Lonesome, who becomes a father figure for Charlie. It was a made-for-TV film.
What is the birth name of Cyndi James Gossett?
Cyndi James Gossett's birth name is Cindy James Reese.
How tall is Louis Farrakhan?
Louis Farrakhan Is 5'10
Is Robert Gossett Lou Gossett's son?
Louis Gossett Jr and Robert Gossett are first cousins
When was Louis Gossett Jr. born?
Louis Gossett Jr. was born on May 27, 1936.
What is Louis Gossett Jr.'s birthday?
Louis Gossett Jr. was born on May 27, 1936.
Louis Gossett Jr has a baby in which film?
in which film does Lou gossett jr have a baby
How old is Louis Gossett Jr.?
Louis Gossett Jr. is 81 years old (birthdate: May 27, 1936).
Who played fiddler in roots?
Louis Gossett. Jr
Who won an Oscar for best supporting actor in An Officer and a gentleman?
It was Louis Gossett Jr. for his role as Sgt. Emil Foley, a drill instructor.
Dennis Quaid and Louis Gossett Jr starred in Enemy?
mine
What was the action movie with the excellent Louis Gossett Jr and tough Rachel Mclish?
car
Did Lou Gossett Jr play in an episode of Little House on the Prairie Where they were hauling Nitro?
Yes , Louis Gossett, Jr. was in "The Long Road Home" episode on Little House on the Prairie 1976 .
Who won an Oscar for best supporting actor in 1982?
Louis Gossett, Jr. in "An Officer and a Gentleman."
Who was bernadette stanis first husband?
did bernadette stanis ever date louis gossett jr
