About
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
Sin2025 · Elijah
IF2024 · Lewis (voice)
The Color Purple2023 · Ol' Mister
Outlaw Johnny Black2023 · Reverend Tharrington (voice) (uncredited)
Sidney2022 · Self
Three Months2022 · Benny
Not to Forget2021 · Pastor John
I Forgive2021 · God (voice)
The Reason2020 · Pastor Jim
The Cuban2020 · Luis Garcia
Miracle in East Texas2020 · Irving Tanner Jr.
Foster Boy2019 · Judge George Taylor
Supervized2019 · Pendle
The Gang Activists2019 · Self
Hal2019 · Self
Breaking Brooklyn2018 · Miles Bryant
Lorraine Hansberry: Sighted Eyes / Feeling Heart2017 · Self
Undercover Grandpa2017 · Mother
Double Play2017 · Coco
King of the Dancehall2017 · The Bishop