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  1. Jul 5, 2024 · Louis Gossett, Jr. (born May 27, 1936, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.—died March 28, 2024, Santa Monica, California) was an actor who made history as the first African American man to win an Academy Award for best supporting actor.

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  2. Jul 4, 2024 · Louis Gossett Jr., most known for his iconic role as Fiddler in the landmark television miniseries 'Roots,' has passed away.

  3. Jun 19, 2024 · Who should play Louis Gossett Jr.’s classic role of Sgt. Emil Foley in the upcoming ‘An Officer and a Gentleman” remake? The site Military picks five potential candidates.

  4. Jun 18, 2024 · Louis Gossett Jr. became the first Black man to win an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Marine Corps Sgt. Emil Foley. (Paramount Pictures)

  5. Jul 9, 2024 · Actor Louis Gossett Jr., renowned for his iconic roles in ‘An Officer and a Gentleman’ and the TV mini-series ‘Roots’, has passed away at the age of 87. He made history as the first Black man to win an Oscar in the Best Supporting Actor category at the Academy Awards.

  6. Jun 24, 2024 · Louis Gossett Jr. won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Gunnery Sergeant Emil Foley in this, and became the first African-American actor to win an Academy Award in that category...

  7. Jul 5, 2024 · 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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