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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., commanding actor of TV and film, dies at 87". Washington Post. He won an Oscar playing a Marine drill instructor in 'An Officer and a Gentleman' and an Emmy as a wise old enslaved person in the groundbreaking miniseries 'Roots'

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   How did Louis Gossett Jr die?

   • Louis Gossett Jr. 's cause of death has been revealed. Gossett's death certificate confirms the 87-year-old "An Officer and a Gentleman" actor died in March of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

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   Was Louis Gossett Jr a cameo?

   • The single-episode appearance of Louis Gossett Jr. is a case in point. In what was essentially a cameo, he offered a richly characterised performance, full of tiny gestures and behavioural tics, held together by a brilliantly earthy vocal delivery that perfectly captured the weary" character. [ 305 ]

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   Why did Lou Gossett come to see me?

   • Lou Gossett came to see me – I knew and admired his stage work. He told me that he'd served in the US Army as a Ranger, so in addition to being an accomplished actor, he knew military life. I hired him on the spot." [ 106 ]

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   Did Louis Gossett Love Hollywood?

   • "Actor Louis Gossett Jr. loved Hollywood even when it didn't love him back". Andscape. Retrieved May 9, 2024. ^ abDavid T. Friendly, One Studio Has Seen The 'Enemy', And It Is Costly , Los Angeles Times, December 30, 1985, Accessed December 23, 2010. ^ Lawson, Terry (December 22, 1985). "Gossett rises above his roles".

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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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   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.

   • 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

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   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.

   • Birth Date: May 27, 1936

   • Death Date: March 29, 2024

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   Mar 29, 2024 · Louis Gossett Jr., 87, Dies; ‘An Officer and a Gentleman’ and ‘Roots’ Actor. His portrayal of a drill instructor earned him the Oscar for best supporting actor. He was the first Black ...

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   May 1, 2024 · Louis Gossett Jr.'s cause of death has been revealed. Gossett's death certificate confirms the 87-year-old "An Officer and a Gentleman" actor died in March of chronic obstructive pulmonary...

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   Mar 29, 2024 · Louis Gossett Jr., the tough guy with a sensitive side who won an Oscar for his portrayal of a steely sergeant in An Officer and a Gentleman and an Emmy for his performance as a compassionate...

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   Mar 29, 2024 · Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win an Academy Award as best supporting actor, has died aged 87, a family statement confirmed on Friday without revealing the cause of death.