Louis Gossett Jr.

Biographical information

Birth name

Louis Cameron Gossett Jr.

Alias

Louis Gosset
Lou Gossett Jr.
Lew Gossett
Louis Gossett
Lou Gossett
Louis Gossett Jnr.
Lou Gossett Jr
Lou Gossett jr.

Date of birth

May 27, 1936

Place of birth

Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Date of death

March 29, 2024 (aged: 87)

Place of death

Santa Monica, California, USA

Gender

Male

Height

6' 2½" (1,89 m)

Nationality

American

Marital status

Cyndi James Gossett (25 December 1987 - 1992) (divorced);
Christina Mangosing (21 August 1973 - 1975) (divorced) (1 child);
Hattie Glascoe (August 1964 - ?) (annulled).

Other information

Official site

Louis Gossett Jr. Official Site

Notable role(s)

Walter Shepherd in The Powers of Matthew Star
Fiddler in Roots
Calvin Bouchard in Jaws 3-D
Henri Cloche in The Deep
Calvin Motts in The Choirboys
Frank Hughes in The Inspectors

Stargate universe information

Character(s)

Gerak

Louis Gossett Jr. was an American actor and one of the most respected and beloved actors on stage, screen and television and is also an accomplished writer, producer and director. Off-screen he was a social activist, educator and author dedicated to enriching the lives of others. Gossett was the first African-American to win the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his unforgettable performance as drill Sergeant Emil Foley in "An Officer and a Gentleman." Among his other awards are an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor for his portrayal of Fiddler in the groundbreaking ABC series "Roots," a Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role for "The Josephine Baker Story" and a Golden Globe for "An Officer and a Gentleman." He has been nominated for seven Primetime Emmy Awards, three Golden Globes, one Academy Award, five Images Awards, two Daytime Emmy Awards and in 1992 received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Gossett has also received numerous other honors throughout his illustrious career^[1].

Gossett Jr. died on March 29, 2024 at the age of 87.