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Louis Gossett Jr.

Bio: Louis Gossett Jr. (born 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"
Born: Wed, May 27 1936
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Death: Fri, Mar 29 2024
Louis Gossett Jr. is 87 years old
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Poster of IF
IF
Louis Gossett Jr. would have been no older than
87 in IF
as 'In Memory Of'.
Wed, May 08 2024
Poster of For Love of Olivia
For Love of Olivia
Louis Gossett Jr. was
64 in For Love of Olivia
as 'Executive Producer'.
Sun, Mar 18 2001
Poster of The Color of Love: Jacey's Story
The Color of Love: Jacey's Story
Louis Gossett Jr. was
63 in The Color of Love: Jacey's Story
as 'Executive Producer'.
Sun, Mar 19 2000
Poster of Love Songs
Love Songs
Louis Gossett Jr. was
62 in Love Songs
as 'Director'.
Sun, Apr 25 1999
Poster of In His Father's Shoes
In His Father's Shoes
Louis Gossett Jr. was
61 in In His Father's Shoes
as 'Executive Producer'.
Thu, Jun 05 1997
Poster of To Dance with Olivia
To Dance with Olivia
Louis Gossett Jr. was
60 in To Dance with Olivia
as 'Executive Producer'.
Sun, Mar 09 1997
Poster of Inside
Inside
Louis Gossett Jr. was
60 in Inside
as 'Executive Producer'.
Sun, Aug 25 1996
Poster of A Father for Charlie
A Father for Charlie
Louis Gossett Jr. was
58 in A Father for Charlie
as 'Executive Producer'.
Sun, Jan 01 1995

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Poster of The Powers of Matthew Star
The Powers of Matthew Star
Louis Gossett Jr. was
46+ in The Powers of Matthew Star
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 17 1982