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Louis Gossett Jr.

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Louis Gossett Jr.

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.

Known for

7.4

Family Guy

1999 · TV Series · Animation · Comedy

8.3

Stargate SG-1

1997 · TV Series · Sci-Fi & Fantasy · Action & Adventure

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ER

1994 · TV Series · Drama

7.5

Bonanza

1959 · TV Series · Western · Action & Adventure

7.9

Psych

2006 · TV Series · Drama · Comedy

8.0

The Batman

2004 · TV Series · Animation · Sci-Fi & Fantasy

6.2

Ellen

1994 · TV Series · Comedy

6.9

Hercules

1998 · TV Series · Comedy · Kids

7.2

McCloud

1970 · TV Series · Crime · Drama

6.9

The Invaders

1967 · TV Series · Action & Adventure · Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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