Biography
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 Fol...read more
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". He has won an Academy Award, an Emmy Award, and two Golden Globe Awards in an acting career that spans over five decades.
Department
Acting
Birthday
1936-05-27
Place of Birth
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Also Known As
[ "Louis Cameron Gossett, Jr.", "Louis Gossett, Jr.", "Louis Cameron Gossett Jr.", "Lou Gossett", "ルイス・ゴセット・ジュニア" ]
What nominations did Louis Gossett Jr. get?
2
Emmy Awards
- Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series
- Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series
1
Academy Awards
- Best Supporting Actor
What nominations did Louis Gossett Jr. get?
8
Emmy Awards
- Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series
- Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program
- Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
- Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie
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Louis Gossett Jr.’s Awards and Nominations
Awards
2
29th Emmy Awards
(1977)
Nominations
1
39th Emmy Awards
(1987)
Nominations
1
25th Emmy Awards
(1998)
Nominations
1
49th Emmy Awards
(1997)
AWARDS
LEGAL
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