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Louis Gossett Jr.

Bio: Louis Gossett Jr. (born 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"
Born: Wed, May 27 1936
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Death: Fri, Mar 29 2024
Louis Gossett Jr. is 87 years old
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Poster of IF
IF
Louis Gossett Jr. would have been no older than 87 in IF as 'Lewis (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 08 2024
Poster of The Color Purple
The Color Purple
Louis Gossett Jr. was 87 in The Color Purple as 'Ol' Mister'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 25 2023
Poster of Outlaw Johnny Black
Outlaw Johnny Black
Louis Gossett Jr. was 87 in Outlaw Johnny Black as 'Reverend Tharrington (voice) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 15 2023
Poster of Sidney
Sidney
Louis Gossett Jr. was 86 in Sidney as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 10 2022
Poster of Three Months
Three Months
Louis Gossett Jr. was 85 in Three Months as 'Benny'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 23 2022
Poster of Not to Forget
Not to Forget
Louis Gossett Jr. was 85 in Not to Forget as 'Pastor John'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 26 2021
Poster of I Forgive
I Forgive
Louis Gossett Jr. was 85 in I Forgive as 'God (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 2021
Poster of The Reason
The Reason
Louis Gossett Jr. was 84 in The Reason as 'Pastor Jim'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 12 2020
Poster of The Cuban
The Cuban
Louis Gossett Jr. was 84 in The Cuban as 'Luis Garcia'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 31 2020
Poster of Miracle in East Texas
Miracle in East Texas
Louis Gossett Jr. was 83 in Miracle in East Texas as 'Irving Tanner Jr.'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 07 2020
Poster of Foster Boy
Foster Boy
Louis Gossett Jr. was 83 in Foster Boy as 'Judge George Taylor'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 03 2019
Poster of Supervized
Supervized
Louis Gossett Jr. was 83 in Supervized as 'Pendle'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 16 2019
Poster of The Gang Activists
The Gang Activists
Louis Gossett Jr. was 83 in The Gang Activists as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 04 2019
Poster of Hal
Hal
Louis Gossett Jr. was 82 in Hal as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 28 2019
Poster of Breaking Brooklyn
Breaking Brooklyn
Louis Gossett Jr. was 81 in Breaking Brooklyn as 'Miles Bryant'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 25 2018
Poster of Lorraine Hansberry: Sighted Eyes / Feeling Heart
Lorraine Hansberry: Sighted Eyes / Feeling Heart
Louis Gossett Jr. was 81 in Lorraine Hansberry: Sighted Eyes / Feeling Heart as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 14 2017
Poster of Undercover Grandpa
Undercover Grandpa
Louis Gossett Jr. was 81 in Undercover Grandpa as 'Mother'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 07 2017
Poster of Double Play
Double Play
Louis Gossett Jr. was 80 in Double Play as 'Coco'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 27 2017
Poster of King of the Dancehall
King of the Dancehall
Louis Gossett Jr. was 80 in King of the Dancehall as 'The Bishop'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 13 2017
Poster of Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise
Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise
Louis Gossett Jr. was 80 in Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 14 2016
Poster of A.C. Green: Iron Virgin
A.C. Green: Iron Virgin
Louis Gossett Jr. was 79 in A.C. Green: Iron Virgin as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 13 2016
Poster of Boiling Pot
Boiling Pot
Louis Gossett Jr. was 79 in Boiling Pot as 'Detective Haven'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 29 2015
Poster of The Dependables
The Dependables
Louis Gossett Jr. was 78 in The Dependables as 'Lou Jones'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 03 2014
Poster of A Fighting Man
A Fighting Man
Louis Gossett Jr. was 77 in A Fighting Man as 'Cubby'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 24 2014
Poster of And the Oscar Goes To...
And the Oscar Goes To...
Louis Gossett Jr. was 77 in And the Oscar Goes To... as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 01 2014
Poster of Miracle at Gate 213
Miracle at Gate 213
Louis Gossett Jr. was 77 in Miracle at Gate 213 as 'Roy Peddington'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 10 2013
Poster of Smitty
Smitty
Louis Gossett Jr. was 75 in Smitty as 'Mr. Smith'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 10 2012
Poster of The Undershepherd
The Undershepherd
Louis Gossett Jr. was 75 in The Undershepherd as 'Bishop Redford'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 15 2012
Poster of Dog Jack
Dog Jack
Louis Gossett Jr. was 75 in Dog Jack as 'Grown up Jed'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 02 2011
Poster of The Grace Card
The Grace Card
Louis Gossett Jr. was 74 in The Grace Card as 'George Wright'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 25 2011
Poster of Why Did I Get Married Too?
Why Did I Get Married Too?
Louis Gossett Jr. was 73 in Why Did I Get Married Too? as 'Porter'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 02 2010
Poster of The Perfect Game
The Perfect Game
Louis Gossett Jr. was 73 in The Perfect Game as 'Cool Papa Bell'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 09 2009
Poster of Amazing Racer
Amazing Racer
Louis Gossett Jr. was 72 in Amazing Racer as 'Max Donovan'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 23 2009
Poster of The Least Among You
The Least Among You
Louis Gossett Jr. was 72 in The Least Among You as 'Samuel Benton'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 12 2009
Poster of Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
Louis Gossett Jr. was 72 in Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2009
Poster of Delgo
Delgo
Louis Gossett Jr. was 72 in Delgo as 'King Zahn (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 12 2008
Poster of A Special Kind of Love
A Special Kind of Love
Louis Gossett Jr. was 71 in A Special Kind of Love as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 12 2008
Poster of Stanley Kramer: A Man's Search for Truth
Stanley Kramer: A Man's Search for Truth
Louis Gossett Jr. was 71 in Stanley Kramer: A Man's Search for Truth as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 12 2008
Poster of A Love Story of Today
A Love Story of Today
Louis Gossett Jr. was 71 in A Love Story of Today as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 12 2008
Poster of The Black List: Volume One
The Black List: Volume One
Louis Gossett Jr. was 71 in The Black List: Volume One as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 22 2008
Poster of Stories USA
Stories USA
Louis Gossett Jr. was 71 in Stories USA as 'Doc (segment "Club Soda")'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 10 2007
Poster of Cover
Cover
Louis Gossett Jr. was 70 in Cover as 'Detective Hicks'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 08 2007
Poster of Daddy's Little Girls
Daddy's Little Girls
Louis Gossett Jr. was 70 in Daddy's Little Girls as 'Willie'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 14 2007
Poster of The 50 Greatest Television Dramas
The 50 Greatest Television Dramas
Louis Gossett Jr. was 70 in The 50 Greatest Television Dramas as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 03 2007
Poster of Club Soda
Club Soda
Louis Gossett Jr. was 70 in Club Soda as 'Doc'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 22 2006
Poster of Solar Attack
Solar Attack
Louis Gossett Jr. was 69 in Solar Attack as 'President Ryan Gordon'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 25 2006
Poster of All In
All In
Louis Gossett Jr. was 69 in All In as 'Caps'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 14 2006
Poster of Left Behind: World at War
Left Behind: World at War
Louis Gossett Jr. was 69 in Left Behind: World at War as 'President Geral Fitzhugh'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 21 2005
Poster of Lackawanna Blues
Lackawanna Blues
Louis Gossett Jr. was 68 in Lackawanna Blues as 'Ol'lem Taylor'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 12 2005
Poster of The 50 Worst Movies Ever Made
The 50 Worst Movies Ever Made
Louis Gossett Jr. was 68 in The 50 Worst Movies Ever Made as 'Rev. Elija Bliss (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 13 2004
Poster of Jasper, Texas
Jasper, Texas
Louis Gossett Jr. was 67 in Jasper, Texas as 'R.C. Horn'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 08 2003
Poster of Momentum
Momentum
Louis Gossett Jr. was 66 in Momentum as 'Raymond Addison'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 26 2003
Poster of What About Your Friends: Weekend Get-Away
What About Your Friends: Weekend Get-Away
Louis Gossett Jr. was 66 in What About Your Friends: Weekend Get-Away as 'Dr. Barnes'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 31 2002
Poster of Deceived
Deceived
Louis Gossett Jr. was 65 in Deceived as 'Col. David Garrett'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 26 2002
Poster of For Love of Olivia
For Love of Olivia
Louis Gossett Jr. was 64 in For Love of Olivia as 'Daniel Stewart'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 18 2001
Poster of The Color of Love: Jacey's Story
The Color of Love: Jacey's Story
Louis Gossett Jr. was 63 in The Color of Love: Jacey's Story as 'Lou Hastings'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 19 2000
Poster of The Inspectors 2: A Shred of Evidence
The Inspectors 2: A Shred of Evidence
Louis Gossett Jr. was 63 in The Inspectors 2: A Shred of Evidence as 'Frank'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 12 2000
Poster of The Highwayman
The Highwayman
Louis Gossett Jr. was 63 in The Highwayman as 'Phil Bishop'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of Strange Justice
Strange Justice
Louis Gossett Jr. was 63 in Strange Justice as 'Vernon Jordan'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 29 1999
Poster of Y2K
Y2K
Louis Gossett Jr. was 63 in Y2K as 'Morgan'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 01 1999
Poster of Love Songs
Love Songs
Louis Gossett Jr. was 62 in Love Songs as 'Reuben'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 25 1999
Poster of The Inspectors
The Inspectors
Louis Gossett Jr. was 62 in The Inspectors as 'Inspector Frank Hughes'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 20 1998
Poster of Legend of the Mummy
Legend of the Mummy
Louis Gossett Jr. was 61 in Legend of the Mummy as 'Corbeck'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 30 1998
Poster of Small Steps, Big Strides: The Black Experience in Hollywood
Small Steps, Big Strides: The Black Experience in Hollywood
Louis Gossett Jr. was 61 in Small Steps, Big Strides: The Black Experience in Hollywood as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 10 1998
Poster of In His Father's Shoes
In His Father's Shoes
Louis Gossett Jr. was 61 in In His Father's Shoes as 'Frank Crosby / Richard'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 05 1997
Poster of To Dance with Olivia
To Dance with Olivia
Louis Gossett Jr. was 60 in To Dance with Olivia as 'Daniel Stewart'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 09 1997
Poster of Inside
Inside
Louis Gossett Jr. was 60 in Inside as 'Questioner'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 25 1996
Poster of Run for the Dream: The Gail Devers Story
Run for the Dream: The Gail Devers Story
Louis Gossett Jr. was 60 in Run for the Dream: The Gail Devers Story as 'Bob Kersee'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 16 1996
Poster of Captive Heart: The James Mink Story
Captive Heart: The James Mink Story
Louis Gossett Jr. was 59 in Captive Heart: The James Mink Story as 'James Mink'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 14 1996
Poster of Managua
Managua
Louis Gossett Jr. was 59 in Managua as 'Paul'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 09 1996
Poster of Iron Eagle on the Attack
Iron Eagle on the Attack
Louis Gossett Jr. was 59 in Iron Eagle on the Attack as 'Charles 'Chappy' Sinclair'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 1995
Poster of The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
Louis Gossett Jr. was 59 in The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 05 1995
Poster of Ray Alexander: A Menu for Murder
Ray Alexander: A Menu for Murder
Louis Gossett Jr. was 58 in Ray Alexander: A Menu for Murder as 'Ray Alexander'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 20 1995
Poster of Zooman
Zooman
Louis Gossett Jr. was 58 in Zooman as 'Rueben Tate'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 19 1995
Poster of A Father for Charlie
A Father for Charlie
Louis Gossett Jr. was 58 in A Father for Charlie as 'Walter Osgood'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of Kings of the Ring: Four Legends of Heavyweight Boxing
Kings of the Ring: Four Legends of Heavyweight Boxing
Louis Gossett Jr. was 58 in Kings of the Ring: Four Legends of Heavyweight Boxing as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of Flashfire
Flashfire
Louis Gossett Jr. was 58 in Flashfire as 'Ben Durand'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 15 1994
Poster of Curse of the Starving Class
Curse of the Starving Class
Louis Gossett Jr. was 58 in Curse of the Starving Class as 'Ellis'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 13 1994
Poster of A Good Man in Africa
A Good Man in Africa
Louis Gossett Jr. was 58 in A Good Man in Africa as 'Prof. Sam Adekunle'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 14 1994
Poster of Ray Alexander: A Taste For Justice
Ray Alexander: A Taste For Justice
Louis Gossett Jr. was 57 in Ray Alexander: A Taste For Justice as 'Ray Alexander'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 13 1994
Poster of Blue Chips
Blue Chips
Louis Gossett Jr. was 57 in Blue Chips as 'Father Dawkins (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 18 1994
Poster of Monolith
Monolith
Louis Gossett Jr. was 57 in Monolith as 'Capt. MacCandless'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 16 1993
Poster of Father & Son: Dangerous Relations
Father & Son: Dangerous Relations
Louis Gossett Jr. was 56 in Father & Son: Dangerous Relations
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 19 1993
Poster of Liberators: Fighting on Two Fronts in World War II
Liberators: Fighting on Two Fronts in World War II
Louis Gossett Jr. was 56 in Liberators: Fighting on Two Fronts in World War II as 'Reader'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 11 1992
Poster of Diggstown
Diggstown
Louis Gossett Jr. was 56 in Diggstown as '"Honey" Roy Palmer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 14 1992
Poster of Iron Eagle III
Iron Eagle III
Louis Gossett Jr. was 55 in Iron Eagle III as 'Charles 'Chappy' Sinclair'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 09 1992
Poster of Keeper of the City
Keeper of the City
Louis Gossett Jr. was 55 in Keeper of the City as 'Det. James Dela'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 20 1991
Poster of Carolina Skeletons
Carolina Skeletons
Louis Gossett Jr. was 55 in Carolina Skeletons as 'James Bragg'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 30 1991
Poster of Toy Soldiers
Toy Soldiers
Louis Gossett Jr. was 54 in Toy Soldiers as 'Dean Parker'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 24 1991
Poster of The Josephine Baker Story
The Josephine Baker Story
Louis Gossett Jr. was 54 in The Josephine Baker Story as 'Sidney Williams'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 16 1991
Poster of Cover-Up
Cover-Up
Louis Gossett Jr. was 54 in Cover-Up as 'Lou Jackson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 22 1991
Poster of Sudie and Simpson
Sudie and Simpson
Louis Gossett Jr. was 54 in Sudie and Simpson as 'Simpson'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 11 1990
Poster of El Diablo
El Diablo
Louis Gossett Jr. was 54 in El Diablo as 'Van Leek'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 22 1990
Poster of Zora is My Name!
Zora is My Name!
Louis Gossett Jr. was 53 in Zora is My Name!
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of 惩罚者
惩罚者
Louis Gossett Jr. was 53 in 惩罚者 as 'Jake Berkowitz'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 05 1989
Poster of The Punisher
The Punisher
Louis Gossett Jr. was 53 in The Punisher as 'Jake Berkowitz'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 05 1989
Poster of Roots: The Gift
Roots: The Gift
Louis Gossett Jr. was 52 in Roots: The Gift as 'Fiddler'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 11 1988
Poster of Goodbye, Miss 4th of July
Goodbye, Miss 4th of July
Louis Gossett Jr. was 52 in Goodbye, Miss 4th of July as 'Big John Creed'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 03 1988
Poster of Iron Eagle II
Iron Eagle II
Louis Gossett Jr. was 52 in Iron Eagle II as 'Charles 'Chappy' Sinclair'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 11 1988
Poster of Sam Found Out: A Triple Play
Sam Found Out: A Triple Play
Louis Gossett Jr. was 52 in Sam Found Out: A Triple Play as 'Sam'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 31 1988
Poster of The Father Clements Story
The Father Clements Story
Louis Gossett Jr. was 51 in The Father Clements Story
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 13 1987
Poster of The Principal
The Principal
Louis Gossett Jr. was 51 in The Principal as 'Jake Phillips'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 18 1987
Poster of A Gathering of Old Men
A Gathering of Old Men
Louis Gossett Jr. was 50 in A Gathering of Old Men as 'Mathu'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 10 1987
Poster of Firewalker
Firewalker
Louis Gossett Jr. was 50 in Firewalker as 'Leo Porter'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 21 1986
Poster of Iron Eagle
Iron Eagle
Louis Gossett Jr. was 49 in Iron Eagle as 'Charles 'Chappy' Sinclair'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 17 1986
Poster of Enemy Mine
Enemy Mine
Louis Gossett Jr. was 49 in Enemy Mine as 'Jeriba 'Jerry' Shigan'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 12 1985
Poster of The Guardian
The Guardian
Louis Gossett Jr. was 48 in The Guardian as 'John Mack'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 20 1984
Poster of Finders Keepers
Finders Keepers
Louis Gossett Jr. was 47 in Finders Keepers as 'Century'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 18 1984
Poster of Jaws 3-D
Jaws 3-D
Louis Gossett Jr. was 47 in Jaws 3-D as 'Calvin Bouchard'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 22 1983
Poster of The Making of Jaws 3-D: Sharks Don't Die
The Making of Jaws 3-D: Sharks Don't Die
Louis Gossett Jr. was 47 in The Making of Jaws 3-D: Sharks Don't Die as 'narrator'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 15 1983
Poster of An Officer and a Gentleman
An Officer and a Gentleman
Louis Gossett Jr. was 46 in An Officer and a Gentleman as 'Sergeant Emil Foley'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 28 1982
Poster of Benny's Place
Benny's Place
Louis Gossett Jr. was 46 in Benny's Place as 'Benny Moore'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 31 1982
Poster of I Love Liberty
I Love Liberty
Louis Gossett Jr. was 45 in I Love Liberty as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 21 1982
Poster of Don't Look Back: The Story of Leroy "Satchel" Paige
Don't Look Back: The Story of Leroy "Satchel" Paige
Louis Gossett Jr. was 45 in Don't Look Back: The Story of Leroy "Satchel" Paige as 'Leroy 'Satchel' Paige'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 31 1981
Poster of It Rained All Night the Day I Left
It Rained All Night the Day I Left
Louis Gossett Jr. was 44 in It Rained All Night the Day I Left as 'Leo Garcia'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 05 1980
Poster of Lawman Without a Gun
Lawman Without a Gun
Louis Gossett Jr. was 43 in Lawman Without a Gun as 'Tom Hayward'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 30 1979
Poster of To Kill a Cop
To Kill a Cop
Louis Gossett Jr. was 41 in To Kill a Cop as 'Everett Walker'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 10 1978
Poster of The Lazarus Syndrome
The Lazarus Syndrome
Louis Gossett Jr. was 41 in The Lazarus Syndrome as 'Dr. MacArthur St. Clair'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1978
Poster of Freeman
Freeman
Louis Gossett Jr. was 41 in Freeman as 'Rex'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 31 1977
Poster of The Choirboys
The Choirboys
Louis Gossett Jr. was 41 in The Choirboys as 'Calvin Motts'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 23 1977
Poster of The Deep
The Deep
Louis Gossett Jr. was 41 in The Deep as 'Henri Cloche'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 17 1977
Poster of Little Ladies of the Night
Little Ladies of the Night
Louis Gossett Jr. was 40 in Little Ladies of the Night as 'Russ Garfield'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 16 1977
Poster of J.D.'s Revenge
J.D.'s Revenge
Louis Gossett Jr. was 40 in J.D.'s Revenge as 'Rev. Elija Bliss'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 25 1976
Poster of The River Niger
The River Niger
Louis Gossett Jr. was 39 in The River Niger as 'Dr. Dudley Stanton'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 14 1976
Poster of Delancey Street: The Crisis Within
Delancey Street: The Crisis Within
Louis Gossett Jr. was 38 in Delancey Street: The Crisis Within as 'Otis James'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 19 1975
Poster of Black Bart
Black Bart
Louis Gossett Jr. was 38 in Black Bart as 'Black Bart'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1975
Poster of The White Dawn
The White Dawn
Louis Gossett Jr. was 38 in The White Dawn as 'Portagee'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 21 1974
Poster of Sidekicks
Sidekicks
Louis Gossett Jr. was 37 in Sidekicks as 'Jason O'Rourke'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 21 1974
Poster of It's Good to Be Alive
It's Good to Be Alive
Louis Gossett Jr. was 37 in It's Good to Be Alive as 'Sam Brockington'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 22 1974
Poster of The Laughing Policeman
The Laughing Policeman
Louis Gossett Jr. was 37 in The Laughing Policeman as 'Insp. James Larrimore SFPD'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 20 1973
Poster of Travels with My Aunt
Travels with My Aunt
Louis Gossett Jr. was 36 in Travels with My Aunt as 'Wordsworth'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 17 1972
Poster of Skin Game
Skin Game
Louis Gossett Jr. was 35 in Skin Game as 'Jason O'Rourke'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 30 1971
Poster of The Landlord
The Landlord
Louis Gossett Jr. was 33 in The Landlord as 'Copee Johnson'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 20 1970
Poster of The Bushbaby
The Bushbaby
Louis Gossett Jr. was 33 in The Bushbaby as 'Tembo'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 01 1969
Poster of Companions in Nightmare
Companions in Nightmare
Louis Gossett Jr. was 32 in Companions in Nightmare as 'Lt. Adam McKay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 23 1968
Poster of A Raisin in the Sun
A Raisin in the Sun
Louis Gossett Jr. was 25 in A Raisin in the Sun as 'George Murchison'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 28 1961
Poster of The New Girl
The New Girl
Louis Gossett Jr. was 23 in The New Girl as 'Mary's Brother'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1960
Poster of Straight Up
Straight Up
Louis Gossett Jr. will be 87+ in Straight Up as 'Cosmo'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Crimes of Violence
Crimes of Violence
Louis Gossett Jr. will be 87+ in Crimes of Violence as 'Self - Host'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Gridiron Gang
Gridiron Gang
Louis Gossett Jr. will be 87+ in Gridiron Gang as 'Host'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Everbrook (The Home)
Everbrook (The Home)
Louis Gossett Jr. will be 87+ in Everbrook (The Home)
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Forget to Remember
Forget to Remember
Louis Gossett Jr. will be 87+ in Forget to Remember
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Watchmen
Watchmen
Louis Gossett Jr. was 83+ in Watchmen as 'Old Man / Will Reeves'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 20 2019
Poster of The Good Fight
The Good Fight
Louis Gossett Jr. was 80+ in The Good Fight as 'Carl Reddick'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 19 2017
Poster of The Spoils Before Dying
The Spoils Before Dying
Louis Gossett Jr. was 79+ in The Spoils Before Dying as 'Duke Webster'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 08 2015
Poster of The Book of Negroes
The Book of Negroes
Louis Gossett Jr. was 78+ in The Book of Negroes as 'Daddy Moses'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 07 2015
Poster of Madam Secretary
Madam Secretary
Louis Gossett Jr. was 78+ in Madam Secretary as 'Father Laurent Vasseur'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 21 2014
Poster of Extant
Extant
Louis Gossett Jr. was 78+ in Extant as 'Quinn'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 09 2014
Poster of Hawaii Five-0
Hawaii Five-0
Louis Gossett Jr. was 74+ in Hawaii Five-0 as 'Lou's father'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 2010
Poster of Celebrity Ghost Stories
Celebrity Ghost Stories
Louis Gossett Jr. was 73+ in Celebrity Ghost Stories as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 03 2009
Poster of Psych
Psych
Louis Gossett Jr. was 70+ in Psych as 'Lloyd Marr'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 07 2006
Poster of Black in the 80s
Black in the 80s
Louis Gossett Jr. was 68+ in Black in the 80s
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 01 2005
Poster of The Batman
The Batman
Louis Gossett Jr. was 68+ in The Batman as 'Lucius Fox (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 11 2004
Poster of Half & Half
Half & Half
Louis Gossett Jr. was 66+ in Half & Half as 'Ray Willis'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 2002
Poster of The Dead Zone
The Dead Zone
Louis Gossett Jr. was 66+ in The Dead Zone as 'Pastor David Lewis'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 16 2002
Poster of Family Guy
Family Guy
Louis Gossett Jr. was 62+ in Family Guy as 'Drill Sargent (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 31 1999
Poster of Hercules
Hercules
Louis Gossett Jr. was 62+ in Hercules as 'Chiron (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 31 1998
Poster of Stargate SG-1
Stargate SG-1
Louis Gossett Jr. was 61+ in Stargate SG-1 as 'Gerak'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 27 1997
Poster of Early Edition
Early Edition
Louis Gossett Jr. was 60+ in Early Edition
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 28 1996
Poster of Promised Land
Promised Land
Louis Gossett Jr. was 60+ in Promised Land as 'Anderson Walker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1996
Poster of Touched by an Angel
Touched by an Angel
Louis Gossett Jr. was 58+ in Touched by an Angel as 'Anderson Walker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1994
Poster of ER
ER
Louis Gossett Jr. was 58+ in ER as 'Leo Malcolm'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 1994
Poster of Ellen
Ellen
Louis Gossett Jr. was 57+ in Ellen as 'Sgt. Timko'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 29 1994
Poster of Return to Lonesome Dove
Return to Lonesome Dove
Louis Gossett Jr. was 57+ in Return to Lonesome Dove as 'Isom Pickett'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 14 1993
Poster of Captain Planet and the Planeteers
Captain Planet and the Planeteers
Louis Gossett Jr. was 54+ in Captain Planet and the Planeteers as 'Commander Clash (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 15 1990
Poster of Gideon Oliver
Gideon Oliver
Louis Gossett Jr. was 52+ in Gideon Oliver
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 20 1989
Poster of American Experience
American Experience
Louis Gossett Jr. was 52+ in American Experience as 'Self - Narrator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 04 1988
Poster of Sadat
Sadat
Louis Gossett Jr. was 47+ in Sadat as 'Anwar al-Sadat'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 31 1983
Poster of The Powers of Matthew Star
The Powers of Matthew Star
Louis Gossett Jr. was 46+ in The Powers of Matthew Star as 'Walter "Walt" Shepherd (D'Hai)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 17 1982
Poster of Palmerstown, U.S.A.
Palmerstown, U.S.A.
Louis Gossett Jr. was 43+ in Palmerstown, U.S.A.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 20 1980
Poster of The Lazarus Syndrome
The Lazarus Syndrome
Louis Gossett Jr. was 43+ in The Lazarus Syndrome as 'MacArthur St. Clair'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 04 1979
Poster of Backstairs at the White House
Backstairs at the White House
Louis Gossett Jr. was 42+ in Backstairs at the White House as 'Levi Mercer, Houseman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 29 1979
Poster of The Critical List
The Critical List
Louis Gossett Jr. was 42+ in The Critical List as 'Lem Harper'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 1978
Poster of Bitte umblättern
Bitte umblättern
Louis Gossett Jr. was 40+ in Bitte umblättern as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 20 1977
Poster of Roots
Roots
Louis Gossett Jr. was 40+ in Roots as 'Fiddler'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 23 1977
Poster of Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Louis Gossett Jr. was 39+ in Saturday Night Live as 'Self - Host'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975
Poster of The Jeffersons
The Jeffersons
Louis Gossett Jr. was 38+ in The Jeffersons
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 18 1975
Poster of The Rockford Files
The Rockford Files
Louis Gossett Jr. was 38+ in The Rockford Files as 'Marcus Aurelius Hayes / O'Brien, Marcus Aurelius 'Gabby' Hayes'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 13 1974
Poster of Harry O
Harry O
Louis Gossett Jr. was 38+ in Harry O as 'Cleon Jackson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 12 1974
Poster of Little House on the Prairie
Little House on the Prairie
Louis Gossett Jr. was 38+ in Little House on the Prairie
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 11 1974
Poster of Petrocelli
Petrocelli
Louis Gossett Jr. was 38+ in Petrocelli as 'Kurt Olson, DA, District Attorney Kurt Olson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 11 1974
Poster of Good Times
Good Times
Louis Gossett Jr. was 37+ in Good Times
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 08 1974
Poster of The Six Million Dollar Man
The Six Million Dollar Man
Louis Gossett Jr. was 37+ in The Six Million Dollar Man as 'O'Flaherty'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 18 1974
Poster of The American Film Institute Salute to ...
The American Film Institute Salute to ...
Louis Gossett Jr. was 36+ in The American Film Institute Salute to ... as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 02 1973
Poster of Police Story
Police Story
Louis Gossett Jr. was 36+ in Police Story
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 20 1973
Poster of The Rookies
The Rookies
Louis Gossett Jr. was 36+ in The Rookies
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 1972
Poster of Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law
Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law
Louis Gossett Jr. was 35+ in Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law as 'Lt. Carl Fellows'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1971
Poster of Alias Smith and Jones
Alias Smith and Jones
Louis Gossett Jr. was 34+ in Alias Smith and Jones
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 05 1971
Poster of The Partridge Family
The Partridge Family
Louis Gossett Jr. was 34+ in The Partridge Family as 'Sam Simon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 25 1970
Poster of The Young Rebels
The Young Rebels
Louis Gossett Jr. was 34+ in The Young Rebels
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 20 1970
Poster of McCloud
McCloud
Louis Gossett Jr. was 33+ in McCloud
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 17 1970
Poster of Love, American Style
Love, American Style
Louis Gossett Jr. was 33+ in Love, American Style as 'Freddy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 29 1969
Poster of The Bold Ones: The New Doctors
The Bold Ones: The New Doctors
Louis Gossett Jr. was 33+ in The Bold Ones: The New Doctors as 'Dr. Karnes'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 14 1969
Poster of The Bill Cosby Show
The Bill Cosby Show
Louis Gossett Jr. was 33+ in The Bill Cosby Show as 'Hurricane Smith'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 14 1969
Poster of The Mod Squad
The Mod Squad
Louis Gossett Jr. was 32+ in The Mod Squad as 'Smitty, Lloyd, Charley Jameson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1968
Poster of Cowboy in Africa
Cowboy in Africa
Louis Gossett Jr. was 31+ in Cowboy in Africa as 'Fulah, Joseph Hemera'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 1967
Poster of The Invaders
The Invaders
Louis Gossett Jr. was 30+ in The Invaders as 'Ollie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 10 1967
Poster of Daktari
Daktari
Louis Gossett Jr. was 29+ in Daktari as 'Mkono'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 11 1966
Poster of The Merv Griffin Show
The Merv Griffin Show
Louis Gossett Jr. was 26+ in The Merv Griffin Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Louis Gossett Jr. was 26+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Louis Gossett Jr. was 25+ in The Mike Douglas Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of Bonanza
Bonanza
Louis Gossett Jr. was 23+ in Bonanza as 'Buck Walter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 12 1959
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Louis Gossett Jr. was 16+ in The Oscars as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953
Poster of The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Louis Gossett Jr. was 12+ in The Ed Sullivan Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948
Poster of Golden Globe Awards
Golden Globe Awards
Louis Gossett Jr. was 7+ in Golden Globe Awards as 'Self - Winner, Self - Audience Member, Self - Presenter, Self - Host, Self - Nominee / Presenter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 20 1944