Who is Louis Gossett Jr.? Louis Gossett Jr. Biography and Wiki
Louis Gossett Jr. (Louis Cameron Gossett Jr.) is an American actor best known for his Academy Award-winning role as Gunnery Sergeant Emil Foley in the 1982 film An Officer and a Gentleman. He is also known for his role as Fiddler in the 1977 ABC television miniseries Roots.
Louis has also starred in numerous other film productions such as A Raisin in the Sun, The Landlord, Skin Game, Travels with My Aunt, The Laughing Policeman, The Deep, Jaws 3-D, Wolfgang Petersen’s Enemy Mine, the Iron Eagle series, Toy Soldiers and The Punisher, in an acting career that spans over five decades.
Louis Gossett Jr. Age and Birthday
Louis is 84 years as of 2020, he was born on May 27, 1936, in Brooklyn, New York City, U.S.A. He celebrates his birthday on May 27th every year. Louis will be turning 85 years as of May 27, 2021.
Louis Gossett Jr. Height and Weight
Louis is a man of average stature, he also appears to be quite tall in stature in his photos. He stands at a height of 6ft 3inches(1.9meters). His weight is not available, however, it shall be updated once available to the public.
Louis Gossett Jr. Education
Louis is an alumnus of Mark Twain Intermediate School 239 and also Abraham Lincoln High School. He made his stage debut in a school production of You Can’t Take It with You when a sports injury resulted in the decision to take an acting class. He had polio which had already delayed his graduation.
He then attended New York University, declining an athletic scholarship after graduating from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1954. He was offered the opportunity to play varsity basketball during his college years at NYU standing at 6’4″ (1.93 m) which he then declined to concentrate on theater.
Louis Gossett Jr. Family
He was born to Hellen Rebecca (née Wray), a nurse, and Louis Gossett Sr., a porter. He is the uncle of actor Robert Gossett who starred on TNT’s The Closer.
Louis Gossett Jr. Wife
Louis has been married three times. He was first married to Hattie Glascoe from 1967 till their marriage was annulled in 1968. He then got married to Christina Mangosing on August 21, 1973. The couple divorced in 1975. Gossett married his third wife Star Search champion Cyndi James-Reese on December 25, 1987. The couple divorced in 1992.
Louis Gossett Jr. Children
Gossett has fathered one son with his second wife; Satie was born in 1974 and also has an adopted son. Louis and his third wife Cyndi had adopted Sharron (born 1977).
Louis Gossett Jr. Net Worth
Louis has enjoyed a long career in the entertainment industry. Through proceeds from his work as an actor, he has been able to accumulate a modest fortune. Louis is estimated to have a net worth of about $1 million-$5 million.
Louis Gossett Jr Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Louis Gossett Jr.
Louis Gossett Jr. Bio and Wiki
- Full Names: Louis Cameron Gossett Jr.
- Popular As: Louis Gossett Jr.
- Gender: Male
- Occupation / Profession: Actor
- Nationality: American
- Race / Ethnicity: Not Available
- Religion: Not Known
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Louis Gossett Jr. Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 84yrs(2020)
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini
- Date of Birth: May 27, 1936
- Place of Birth: New York City, U.S.A.
- Birthday: May 27
Louis Gossett Jr. Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Not Available
- Height / How Tall?: 6ft 3inches(1.9m)
- Weight: Not Known
- Eye Color: Not Available
- Hair Color: Not Available
- Shoe Size: Not Available
Louis Gossett Jr. Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Not Known
- Mother: Not Known
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Wife/Spouse or Husband/Spouse: Div.(Hattie Glascoe 1967-1968,Christina Mangosing 1973-1975,Cyndi James-Reese 1987-1992)
- Children: To be updated
Louis Gossett Jr. Networth and Salary
- Net Worth: $1 million-$5 million
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: Acting
Louis Gossett Jr. House and Cars
- Place of living: To be Updated
- Cars: Car Brand to be Updated
Louis Gossett Jr. Career
Louis cohosted as a guest programmer on Turner Classic Movies’ primetime lineup on July 18, 2016. He allowed to choose four movies to air, he then selected Blackboard Jungle, Lifeboat, Touch of Evil, and The Night of the Hunter. Louis replaced Bill Gunn as Spencer Scott in Broadway’s Take a Giant Step.
The series was selected by The New York Times drama critics as one of the 10 best shows of the year. Louis was 17, and was still a student at Abraham Lincoln High School, with no formal drama training. Louis Broadway theatre credits include A Raisin in the Sun (1959). In 1961, he stepped into the world of cinema in the Sidney Poitier vehicle A Raisin in the Sun.
Louis also appeared in the original cast of Jean Genet’s The Blacks, the longest-running off-Broadway play of the decade, running for 1,408 performances also in 1961. The original cast of the films also featured James Earl Jones, Roscoe Lee Browne, Cicely Tyson, Godfrey Cambridge, Maya Angelou, and Charles Gordone. Louis appeared in the musical play, Zulu and the Zayda on Broadway as Paulus with music and lyrics by Harold Rome in 1965. He then wrote the antiwar folk song “Handsome Johnny” with Richie Havens which Havens recorded in 1966.
Louis Gossett Jr. Roots
Gossett’s Emmy Award-winning role of Fiddler in the 1977 television miniseries Roots first brought Gossett to the audience’s attention. Louis was cast in the title role in Sadat, a miniseries that chronicled the life and assassination of Anwar Sadat in 1983. While filming An Officer and a Gentleman, Louis was also starring in the 1982–1983 science fiction series, The Powers of Matthew Star.
Louis Gossett Jr. Officer And A Gentleman
Louis’ role as drill instructor Gunnery Sergeant Emil Foley in the 1982 film An Officer and a Gentleman which won him an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. Gossett was the first African-American male to win an Oscar in a supporting role, the second black male to win for acting, and also the third African-American actor to win overall. He starred in another role as a military man (Colonel Chappy Sinclair) in the film Iron Eagle in 1986. It was then followed by three sequels.
Louis is the voice of the Vortigaunts in the video game Half-Life 2 and is also the Free Jaffa Leader Gerak in Season 9 of the sci-fi television series Stargate SG-1. He provides the voice of Lucius Fox in The Batman animated series. He then recorded several commercials for a Nashville-based diabetic company, AmMed Direct, LLC. He presented When Animals Attack! 4, a one-hour special on Fox in 1997.
Gossett played the role of fictional U.S. President Gerald Fitzhugh in the 2005 film Left Behind: World at War. He also filmed the “Keep It Real” series of commercials for the Namibian lager Windhoek in 2008. He also lent his voice talents in the Thomas Nelson audio Bible production known as The Word of Promise in 2009. In the dramatized audio, Louis played the character of John the Apostle. The project then featured a large ensemble of well known Hollywood actors including Jim Caviezel, John Rhys-Davies, Jon Voight, Gary Sinise, Jason Alexander, Christopher McDonald, Marisa Tomei, and also John Schneider.
Louis starred in the controversial drama, Boiling Pot, which is based on true events of racism that occurred on college campuses across the US during the 2008 Presidential election in 2013. The film which was written and directed by the Ashmawey brothers under AshmaweyFilms, also stars Danielle Fishel, Keith David, M. Emmet Walsh, and John Heard. Louis plays a detective attempting to decipher a murder case that was fueled by racism, all while putting aside his own prejudices. In 2014, Boiling Pot was released. He then returned to television in the CBS All Access series, The Good Fight, where he guest-starred as founding partner Carl Reddick of Diane Lockhart’s new firm. Louis narrated an audiobook based on Twelve Years a Slave.
Louis Gossett Jr Cancer
Louis announced that he was suffering from prostate cancer on February 9, 2010. He also added that the disease was caught in its early stages and he hence expected to make a full recovery.
Louis Gossett Jr. Movies
- 2017: Undercover Grandpa
- 2017: Breaking Brooklyn
- 2010: The Grace Card
- 2010: Why Did I Get Married Too?
- 2009: The Least Among You
- 2009: The Perfect Game
- 2007: Daddy’s Little Girl’s
- 2005: Left Behind: World at War
- 1992: Aces: Iron Eagle III
- 1991: Toy Soldiers
- 1988: Iron Eagle II
- 1986: Firewalker
- 1986: Iron Eagle
- 1985: Enemy Mine
- 1983: Jaws 3-D
- 1982: An Officer and a Gentleman
- 1977: The Deep
- 1961: A Raising in the Sun
Louis Gossett Jr. Oscar
- Best Supporting Actor
1983 · An Officer and a Gentleman
Frequently Asked Questions About Louis Gossett Jr.
Who is Louis Gossett Jr.?
Louis is an American actor best known for his Academy Award-winning role as Gunnery Sergeant Emil Foley in the 1982 film An Officer and a Gentleman.
How old is Louis Gossett Jr.?
Louis is 84 years as of 2020, he was born on May 27, 1936, in Brooklyn, New York City, U.S.A. He celebrates his birthday on May 27th every year. Louis will be turning 85 years as of May 27, 2021.
How tall is Louis Gossett Jr.?
Louis is a man of average stature, he also appears to be quite tall in stature in his photos. He stands at a height of 6ft 3inches(1.9meters). His weight is not available, however, it shall be updated once available to the public.
Is Louis Gossett Jr. married?
Louis has been married three times. He was first married to Hattie Glascoe from 1967 till their marriage was annulled in 1968. He then got married to Christina Mangosing on August 21, 1973. The couple divorced in 1975. Gossett married his third wife Star Search champion Cyndi James-Reese on December 25, 1987. The couple divorced in 1992.
How much is Louis Gossett Jr. worth?
Louis has enjoyed a long career in the entertainment industry. Through proceeds from his work as an actor, he has been able to accumulate a modest fortune. Louis is estimated to have a net worth of about $1 million-$5 million.
Where does Louis Gossett Jr. live?
Because of security reasons, Louis has not shared his precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of his house.
Is Louis Gossett Jr. dead or alive?
Louis is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
Where is Louis Gossett Jr. Now?
Louis is still an active participant in the creative entertainment industry, he is a cast member of the 1982 film An Officer and a Gentleman. He portrayed Gunnery Sergeant Emil Foley.
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