About Louis Gossett Jr.
Louis Gossett Jr. is a renowned actor born in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA, with 230 credits to their name.
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.
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Portfolio Overview
Louis Gossett Jr. has contributed to 212 unique projects, with an average rating of 6.5/10. Their work spans both film and television, showcasing diverse storytelling.
Career Timeline
Active since 1953 — present (72 years), Louis Gossett Jr. has built a legendary body of work.
Primary Expertise
Known primarily for actor. Louis Gossett Jr. has appeared in 145 films on screen and on 77 TV projects.
Current Popularity
Louis Gossett Jr. has a dedicated following, with a popularity score of 1.9.
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Which titles feature work by Louis Gossett Jr.?
Louis Gossett Jr. has contributed to acclaimed titles including IF, IF, An Officer and a Gentleman and more. That is 230 credits in total. Primary field: actor.
Louis Gossett Jr. — what are they known for?
Primary field: actor. The highest-rated titles are IF, IF. The career now spans over 72 years.
How many titles does Louis Gossett Jr. have?
Credited on 145 on-screen roles, 8 crew credits in feature films and 75 television titles. 230 screen credits in total.
Louis Gossett Jr. — what are the latest titles?
The most recent projects are Sin, IF, IF.
Where can I watch titles with Louis Gossett Jr.?
TasteRay shows streaming availability for these titles. We aggregate data from Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+, HBO Max and 50+ other services. In our catalogue: 153 films from this filmography.
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