Louis Gossett, Jr.: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Louis Cameron Gossett, Jr.
Born	May 27, 1936 • New York City • New York
Died	March 28, 2024 (aged 87) • Santa Monica • California
Awards And Honors	Emmy Award • Academy Award (1983) • Academy Award (1983): Actor in a Supporting Role • Emmy Award (1977): Outstanding Lead Actor for a Single Appearance in a Drama or Comedy Series • Golden Globe Award (1992): Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Limited Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television • Golden Globe Award (1983): Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture
Married To	Christina Mangosing (1973–1975) • Hattie Glascoe (1964–?) • Cyndi James Gossett (1987–1992)
Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In)	"The Cuban" (2019) • "The Laughing Policeman" (1973) • "ER" (2009) • "Travels with My Aunt" (1972) • "Love, American Style" (1972) • "Roots" (1977) • "The Deep" (1977) • "Boardwalk Empire" (2013) • "The River Niger" (1976) • "Stories USA" (2007) • "The Lamp" (2011) • "Managua" (1997) • "The Perfect Game" (2009) • "Dog Jack" (2010) • "The Lazarus Syndrome" (1979) • "Watchmen" (2019) • "Foster Boy" (2019) • "The Highwayman" (2000) • "Resurrection Blvd." (2002) • "The Great War and the Shaping of the 20th Century" (1996) • "Undercover Grandpa" (2017) • "The Principal" (1987) • "Bonanza" (1971) • "The Rookies" (1972) • "Miracle in East Texas" (2019) • "Pride of Lions" (2014) • "Skin Game" (1971) • "The Batman" (2007) • "Cover-Up" (1991) • "Caribe" (1975) • "The Book of Negroes" (2015) • "J.D.'s Revenge" (1976) • "Backstairs at the White House" (1979) • "Police Story" (1975–1976) • "Supervized" (2019) • "Half & Half" (2004) • "A Good Man in Africa" (1994) • "Canadian Film Fest Presented by Super Channel" (2020) • "Come to the Garden" (2016) • "An Officer and a Gentleman" (1982) • "Iron Eagle II" (1988) • "Promised Land" (1997) • "Longstreet" (1971) • "Harry O" (1975) • "Return to Lonesome Dove" (1993) • "Jaws 3-D" (1983) • "Finders Keepers" (1984) • "Boiling Pot" (2015) • "The Nurses" (1962) • "McCloud" (1974) • "The Powers of Matthew Star" (1982–1983) • "Left Behind III: World at War" (2005) • "Firewalker" (1986) • "Captain Planet and the Planeteers" (1991–1992) • "A Raisin in the Sun" (1961) • "The Choirboys" (1977) • "The Mod Squad" (1968–1972) • "The Partridge Family" (1971) • "Why Did I Get Married Too?" (2010) • "Alias Smith and Jones" (1971) • "Touched by an Angel" (1997) • "Enemy Mine" (1985) • "Breaking Brooklyn" (2018) • "Daddy's Little Girls" (2007) • "Good Times" (1974–1975) • "Cowboy in Africa" (1967–1968) • "The Bold Ones: The New Doctors" (1971) • "Picket Fences" (1994) • "The Undershepherd" (2012) • "The Bill Cosby Show" (1970) • "The Invaders" (1968) • "Early Edition" (1997) • "Ellen" (1997) • "Psych" (2012) • "Daktari" (1968) • "A Fighting Man" (2014) • "The Punisher" (1989) • "The Bushbaby" (1969) • "Family Guy" (2006) • "Aces: Iron Eagle III" (1992) • "Double Play" (2017) • "Straight Up" (1988) • "The Spoils Before Dying" (2015) • "The Rockford Files" (1976–1977) • "Sadat" (1983) • "Visions" (1977) • "Y2K" (1999) • "Petrocelli" (1974–1975) • "Delgo" (2008) • "The Jeffersons" (1975) • "Hap and Leonard" (2018) • "The Grace Card" (2010) • "All In" (2006) • "East Side/West Side" (1964) • "Iron Eagle IV" (1995) • "Owen Marshall, Counselor at Law" (1973) • "Toy Soldiers" (1991) • "Insight" (1975) • "Breaking at the Edge" (2013) • "Little House on the Prairie" (1976) • "Extant" (2014–2015) • "Palmerstown, U.S.A." (1981) • "Hawaii Five-0" (2018) • "The Young Rebels" (1970–1971) • "Iron Eagle" (1986) • "Flashfire" (1994) • "Smitty" (2012) • "Cover" (2007) • "The Landlord" (1970) • "Hercules" (1998) • "Gideon Oliver" (1989) • "Monolith" (1993) • "Madam Secretary" (2014) • "The Six Million Dollar Man" (1975) • "Diggstown" (1992) • "American Experience" (1992) • "King of the Dancehall" (2016) • "Curse of the Starving Class" (1994) • "American Playhouse" (1990) • "The Least Among You" (2009) • "Lucas Tanner" (1975) • "The White Dawn" (1974) • "The Good Fight" (2017) • "The Big Story" (1957–1958) • "It Rained All Night the Day I Left" (1980) • "Legend of the Mummy" (1998) • "Shannon's Rainbow" (2009) • "The Dead Zone" (2003) • "Stargate SG-1" (2005–2006)
Movies/Tv Shows (Directed)	"The Powers of Matthew Star" (1983)