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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Louis_Gossett_JrLouis Gossett Jr. - Wikipedia

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   Louis Cameron Gossett Jr. (May 27, 1936 – March 29, 2024) was an American actor. He made his stage debut at the age of 17. Shortly thereafter, he successfully auditioned for the Broadway play Take a Giant Step.

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3. www.imdb.com › name › nm0001283Louis Gossett Jr. - IMDb

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   IMDb profile of Louis Gossett Jr., the Oscar-winning actor, producer and director known for An Officer and a Gentleman, Roots, Watchmen and more. See his photos, videos, credits, trivia, awards and humanitarian work.

   • Birth Date: January 1, 1
   • Birth Place: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

   • Death Date: January 1, 1
   • Death Place: Santa Monica, California, USA

4. www.usatoday.com › story › entertainmentLouis Gossett Jr.'s cause of death revealed - USA TODAY

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   May 1, 2024 · The Oscar-winning actor, who starred in "An Officer and a Gentleman" and "Roots", passed away in March at 87. His death certificate reveals the causes of his death and his long career achievements.

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6. www.nytimes.com › louis-gossett-jr-deadLouis Gossett Jr., 87, Dies; ‘An Officer and a Gentleman’ and ...

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   Mar 29, 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 guides a younger one taking on a new role — but in...

7. www.bbc.com › news › entertainment-arts-68693180Louis Gossett Jr: First black man to win supporting actor ...

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   Mar 29, 2024 · Louis Gossett Jr, the first black man to win the best supporting actor Oscar, has died at the age of 87. The New York-born actor won the Academy Award in 1982 for his role as Gunnery Sergeant...

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   Who is Louis Cameron Gossett Jr?

   • Louis Cameron Gossett Jr. was born on May 27, 1936, in Brooklyn, the only child of Louis Gossett, a porter, and Helen (Wray) Gossett, a nurse. He made his Broadway debut when he was 17 and still a student at Abraham Lincoln High School on Ocean Parkway. While healing after a basketball injury, he appeared in a school play, just to occupy his time.

   Louis Gossett Jr., 87, Dies; ‘An Officer and a Gentleman’ and ‘Roots

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   Who was Louis Gossett Jr?

   • Louis Gossett Jr.. Actor: An Officer and a Gentleman. Louis Gossett Jr. was one of the most respected and beloved actors on stage, screen and television and was also an accomplished writer, producer and director. Off-screen, he was a social activist, educator, and author dedicated to enriching the lives of others.

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   How old was Louis Gossett when he died?

   • "OBITUARIES: Academy Award Winner Louis Gossett Jr. Dies at 87". Archived from the original on March 31, 2024. Retrieved March 31, 2024. Mr. Gossett was the first Black actor to win the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. ^ "Tambourine to glory". Playbill. Archived from the original on January 25, 2024. Retrieved September 13, 2023.

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   What happened to Lou Gossett Jr?

   • Lou Gossett Jr. was still a teen, fresh off a successful Broadway run, when he landed at LAX and headed to Beverly Hills in a cherry red Ford Fairlane, feeling on top of the world. He didn’t get far before the cops pulled him over, saying he matched a description of someone they were looking for. A few miles later, it happened again.

   Louis Gossett Jr. dead: 'Officer and a Gentleman' star broke barriers

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9. www.imdb.com › name › nm0001283Louis Gossett Jr. - Biography - IMDb

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   Learn about the life and career of Louis Gossett Jr., the first African-American to win the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for "An Officer and a Gentleman". Find out his film, TV, stage, and humanitarian achievements, as well as his family, awards, and trivia.

10. www.latimes.com › entertainment-arts › moviesLouis Gossett Jr. dead: 'Officer and a Gentleman' star broke ...

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    Mar 29, 2024 · Louis Gossett Jr. won an Oscar for 'An Officer and a Gentleman' and an Emmy for 'Roots.' The 87-year-old actor died Thursday night in Santa Monica.