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Louis Cameron Gossett Jr. (May 27, 1936 – March 29, 2024) was an American actor. He made his stage debut at the age of 17. Shortly thereafter, he successfully auditioned for the Broadway play Take a Giant Step.
Louis Gossett Jr. was one of the most respected and beloved actors on stage, screen and television and was also an accomplished writer, producer and director. Off-screen, he was a social activist, educator, and author dedicated to enriching the lives of others.
- May 27, 1936
- March 29, 2024
May 23, 2024 · Louis Gossett, Jr. (born May 27, 1936, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.—died March 28, 2024, Santa Monica, California) was an actor who made history as the first African American man to win an Academy Award for best supporting actor.
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IMDb provides a comprehensive overview of the life and career of Louis Gossett Jr., the Oscar-winning actor, producer and director. Learn about his roles in An Officer and a Gentleman, Roots, Watchmen and more, as well as his humanitarian work and personal details.
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May 1, 2024 · Louis Gossett Jr.'s cause of death has been revealed. Gossett's death certificate confirms the 87-year-old "An Officer and a Gentleman" actor died in March of chronic obstructive pulmonary...
Mar 29, 2024 · Louis Gossett Jr., 87, Dies; ‘An Officer and a Gentleman’ and ‘Roots’ Actor. His portrayal of a drill instructor earned him the Oscar for best supporting actor. He was the first Black ...
Mar 29, 2024 · LOS ANGELES — Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar and an Emmy winner for his role in the seminal TV miniseries "Roots," has died. He was 87.
