Acting · 1936
Louis Gossett Jr.
Born May 27, 1936·Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA·Died Mar 29, 2024 (87)
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.
Filmography
35 titles- 2019
WatchmenOld Man / Will Reeves7.6Show - 2017
The Good FightCarl Reddick7.6Show - 2014
Madam SecretaryLaurent Vasseur7.0Show - 2010
Hawaii Five-0Lou's father7.7Show - 2009
Celebrity Ghost StoriesSelf7.3Show - 2006
PsychLloyd Marr7.9Show - 2004
The BatmanLucius Fox (voice)8.0Show - 2002
The Dead ZonePastor David Lewis7.3Show - 1999
Family GuyDrill Sargent (voice)7.4Show - 1998
HerculesChiron (voice)6.9Show - 1997
Stargate SG-1Gerak8.3Show - 1996
Early EditionJim Matthews7.4Show - 1994
ERLeo Malcolm7.8Show - 1994
EllenSgt. Timko6.1Show - 1994
Touched by an AngelAnderson Walker7.2Show - 1992
Picket FencesRick Jennings7.4Show - 1990
Captain Planet and the PlaneteersCommander Clash (voice)6.9Show - 1988
American ExperienceNarrator (voice)6.5Show - 1982
American Playhouse6.6Show - 1975
Saturday Night LiveSelf - Host6.9Show - 1974
Little House on the PrairieHenry Hill8.0Show - 1974
The Rockford FilesMarcus Aurelius 'Gabby' Hayes7.6Show - 1974
The Six Million Dollar ManO'Flaherty7.3Show - 1974
Good Times8.0Show - 1972
The Rookies6.9Show - 1971
Owen Marshall: Counselor at LawLt. Carl Fellows6.5Show - 1970
The Partridge FamilySam Simon6.8Show - 1969
Love, American StyleFreddy6.2Show - 1967
The InvadersOllie6.9Show - 1962
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelf7.5Show - 1962
The Merv Griffin ShowSelf6.8Show - 1961
The Mike Douglas ShowSelf5.8Show - 1959
BonanzaBuck Walter7.5Show - 1948
The Ed Sullivan ShowSelf6.8Show - 1944
Golden Globe AwardsSelf - Audience Member7.0Show