Louis Gossett Jr.
Actor · Executive Producer · Director
Born May 27, 1936 · Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Active 1959–2024 · 6′4″ (193 cm)
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…
Filmography
Unplugged — Amos Burton (voice)Sin (2025) — ElijahFamily Guy (1999) — Drill Sargent (voice)Stargate SG-1 (1997) — GerakHawaii Five-0 (2010) — Lou's fatherWatchmen (2019) — Old Man / Will ReevesLittle House on the Prairie (1974) — Henry HillPsych (2006) — Lloyd MarrER (1994) — Leo MalcolmIF (2024) — Lewis (voice)The Batman (2004) — Lucius Fox (voice)An Officer and a Gentleman (1982) — Sergeant Emil FoleyEnemy Mine (1985) — Jeriba 'Jerry' ShiganBonanza (1959) — Buck WalterThe Good Fight (2017) — Carl ReddickThe Six Million Dollar Man (1974) — O'FlahertyThe Color Purple (2023) — Ol' MisterRoots (1977) — FiddlerMadam Secretary (2014) — Laurent VasseurHercules (1998) — Chiron (voice)Toy Soldiers (1991) — Dean ParkerA Raisin in the Sun (1961) — George MurchisonCaptain Planet and the Planeteers (1990) — Commander Clash (voice)The Perfect Game (2009) — Cool Papa Bell