Louis Gossett Jr., 87, Dies; ‘An Officer and a Gentleman’ and …
WEBPublished March 29, 2024 Updated April 2, 2024. Louis Gossett Jr., who took home an Academy Award for “An Officer and a Gentleman” and an Emmy for “Roots,” both times playing a mature man who...
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WEBPersonal life. Marriages. Illness and death. Acting credits. Awards and nominations. Philanthropy and causes. Take Pride In America. Eracism Foundation. Books. Further reading. References. External links. Louis Gossett Jr. Louis Cameron Gossett Jr. (May 27, 1936 – March 29, 2024) was an American actor. He made his stage debut at …
Louis Gossett Jr. dies: 'Roots' and 'Officer and a Gentlemen ... - NPR
WEBMar 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. Gossett's first...
Louis Gossett Jr., 1st Black man to win supporting actor Oscar, dies …
WEBMar 29, 2024 · By BETH HARRIS. Updated 1:23 PM PDT, March 29, 2024. LOS ANGELES (AP) — 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.
Louis Gossett Jr., Oscar-winning actor from 'An Officer and a …
WEBMar 29, 2024 · Movies. Louis Gossett Jr., Oscar-winning actor from 'An Officer and a Gentleman' and 'Roots,' dies at 87. Gossett’s victory at the 55th Academy Awards in 1983 made him only the second...
Louis Gossett Jr. dead: 'Officer and a Gentleman' star broke …
WEBMar 29, 2024 · Forever remembered for his career-defining roles in “An Officer and a Gentleman” and the influential television miniseries “Roots,” Gossett died Thursday night in Santa Monica, his nephew told...
Louis Gossett Jr., commanding actor of TV and film, dies at 87
WEBMar 29, 2024 · 12 min. Louis Gossett Jr., an actor who brought authority to hundreds of screen roles, winning an Oscar as a Marine drill instructor in “An Officer and a Gentleman” and an Emmy Award as a...
Louis Gossett Jr., Star of ‘An Officer and a Gentleman’ and ‘Roots ...
WEBMar 29, 2024 · Movies. Movie News. Louis Gossett Jr., Star of ‘An Officer and a Gentleman’ and ‘Roots,’ Dies at 87. The Brooklyn native also appeared in the original Broadway production of 'A Raisin in...
Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor …
WEBMar 29, 2024 · He was 87. Gossett's cousin, Neal L. Gossett, confirmed his death to CBS News. The actor died Thursday night in Santa Monica, California, The Associated Press reported. No cause of...
Louis Gossett Jr., ‘An Officer and a Gentleman’ Oscar Winner, Dies …
WEBMar 29, 2024 · Louis Gossett Jr., the Oscar and Emmy winning actor of 'An Officer and a Gentleman' and 'Roots' has died. He was 87.
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