Why it is one of the best Louis Gossett Jr. movies: Gossett later starred in another action-packed thriller set a school, but one in which the troubled students prove to be the heroes, called Toy ...

As movie fans, co-stars and fellow actors mourn the loss of Louis Gossett Jr., tributes to his influential career have poured in. From his comedic work in the ‘70s, to his action heroes of the ...

There had been drill sergeants in movies before Louis Gossett Jr. played one in “An Officer and a Gentleman” in 1982 (though for the life of me, I can’t remember any). There would be a lot ...

There had been drill sergeants in movies before Louis Gossett Jr. played one in “An Officer and a Gentleman” in 1982 (though for the life of me, I can’t remember any). There would be a lot ...

The world of cinema mourns the passing of Louis Gossett Jr., a legendary actor whose captivating performances graced screens for over six decades.He passed away on Friday, 29 March, 2024, at the ...

Louis Cameron Gossett was born on May 27, 1936, in the Coney Island section of Brooklyn, New York, to Louis Sr., a porter, and Hellen, a nurse. He later added Jr. to his name to honor his father.

Louis Gossett Jr., the Oscar-winning actor of 'Roots' and ‘An Officer and a Gentleman,’ died March 29. ... Jack Smart is the Movies Staff Writer at PEOPLE.

Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar, has died at the age of 87. "The Officer and a Gentleman" star died Thursday night in California.

Louis Gossett Jr., who became the first Black man to win the Oscar for best supporting actor for playing a no-nonsense drill sergeant in “An Officer and a Gentleman” (1982), has died, his ...

The late Louis Gossett Jr. starred opposite Colman Domingo in last year’s ‘The Color Purple’ movie musical. In an essay, Domingo recalls his memories with the acting legend, including ...

Louis Gossett Jr., a star of film and television who won an Academy Award for his performance in “An Officer and a Gentleman,” has died at age 87, according to a statement from his family.

There had been drill sergeants in movies before Louis Gossett Jr. played one in “An Officer and a Gentleman” in 1982 (though for the life of me, I can’t remember any). There would be a lot ...