1936 - 2024
Louis Gossett Jr. American Actor
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Louis Gossett Jr. dating history
Relationships
Louis Gossett Jr. was previously married to Cynthia L. James (1987 - 1992), Christina Mangosing (1973 - 1974) and Hattie Glascoe (1964 - 1965).
Louis Gossett Jr. was in relationships with Honey Rufner (1982), Vonetta McGee (1977 - 1978) and Azizi Johari (1975 - 1977).
Louis Gossett Jr. had an encounter with Tina Andrews (1977).
About
American Actor Louis Gossett Jr. was born Louis Cameron Gossett, Jr. on 27th May, 1936 in Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA and passed away on 29th Mar 2024 Santa Monica, California, USA aged 87. He is most remembered for his roles as Smitty in the ABC police crime drama series The Mod Squad, Fiddler in the ABC drama miniseries Roots, Gunnery Sergeant Emil Foley in the 1982 romantic drama film An Officer and a Gentleman, Colonel Chappy Sinclair in the Iron Eagle film series, and Ol' Mister in the 2023 musical period drama film The Color Purple. His zodiac sign is Gemini.
Louis Gossett Jr. was in 2 on-screen matchups, including BernNadette Stanis in Good Times (1974) and Lonette McKee in For Love of Olivia (2001).
Louis Gossett Jr. is a member of the following lists: Emmy Award winners, Best Supporting Actor Golden Globe (film) winners and Warner Records artists.
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Relationship Statistics
| Type | Total | Longest | Average | Shortest |
|---|
| Married | 3 |
7 years
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4 years, 3 months
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2 years
|
|---|
| Dating | 3 |
2 years
|
1 year
|
1 year
|
|---|
| Encounter | 1 |
-
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-
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-
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|---|
| Total | 7 |
7 years
|
2 years, 3 months
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1 year
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Details
| First Name |
Louis
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| Middle Name |
Cameron
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| Last Name |
Gossett Jr.
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| Full Name at Birth |
Louis Cameron Gossett, Jr.
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| Alternative Name |
Louis Cameron Gossett Jr., Lou, Louis Gosset Jr., Lou Gosset Jr., Louis Gosset, Lou Gossett Jr., Louis Gossett, Lou Gossett, Louis Gossett Jnr., Lou Gossett Jr, Louis Gossett Jr.
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| Birthday |
27th May, 1936
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| Birthplace |
Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
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| Died |
29th March, 2024
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| Place of Death |
Santa Monica, California, USA
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| Cause of Death |
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
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| Height |
6' 4" (193 cm)
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| Weight |
205lbs (93 kg)
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| Build |
Athletic
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| Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
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| Hair Color |
Bald
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| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Ethnicity |
Black
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| Nationality |
American
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| High School |
Abraham Lincoln High School (1954)
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| University |
New York University
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| Occupation Text |
Actor, Producer, Director
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| Occupation |
Actor
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| Claim to Fame |
his roles as Smitty in the ABC police crime drama series The Mod Squad, Fiddler in the ABC drama miniseries Roots, Gunnery Sergeant Emil Foley in the 1982 romantic drama film An Officer and a Gentleman, Colonel Chappy Sinclair in the Iron Eagle film series, and Ol' Mister in the 2023 musical period drama film The Color Purple
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| Year(s) Active |
1957–present, 1953–present, 1953–2024
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| Talent Agency (e.g. Modelling) |
Entertainment Booking Agency, Celebrity Talent International
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| Brand Endorsement |
(2011) Appeared in a PSA for "Help Hospitalized Veterans" (HHV.org).
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| Official Websites |
www.nndb.com/people/906/000023837/, www.louisgossett.com/
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Louis Cameron Gossett Jr. (May 27, 1936 – March 29, 2024) was an American actor. Born in Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York City, he had his stage debut at the age of 17, in a school production of You Can't Take It with You. Shortly after, he successfully auditioned for the Broadway play Take a Giant Step. Gossett continued acting onstage in critically acclaimed plays these include A Raisin in the Sun (1959), The Blacks (1961), Tambourines to Glory (1963) and The Zulu and the Zayda (1965). Also, Gossett added many roles in films and on television to his résumé, as well as released music. In 1977, Gossett gained wide recognition for his role of Fiddler in the popular miniseries Roots, for which he won Outstanding Lead Actor for a Single Appearance in a Drama or Comedy Series at the Emmy Awards.
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