- Richard Pryor with Louis Gossett Jr. in 1978. On March 2, 1978, the television special The Sentry Collection Presents Ben Vereen: His Roots premiered.
- Louis Gossett, Jr.'s highest-grossing movies and shows have received many accolades over the years, earning millions around the world.
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- He was most known for his roles in "An Officer and a Gentleman," "Roots" and "Enemy Mine." Louis Gossett Jr wins an Oscar.
- FILE - Louis Gossett Jr. attends the American Black Film Festival Honors Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in California, Feb. 23, 2020.
- Louis Gossett Jr. won an Oscar for 'An Officer and a Gentleman' and an Emmy for 'Roots.' The 87-year-old actor died Thursday night in Santa Monica.
- Birth Name: Louis Cameron Gossett, Jr. Date of Birth: May 27, 1936. Place of Birth: Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
- Actor Louis Cameron Gossett, Jr. was born May 27, 1936 in Sheepshead Bay, Coney Island to Hellen Rebecca Wray Gosset and Louis Gossett Sr..
- Let’s dive in! Key Takeaways. Louis Gossett Jr. is 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 meters) tall. He was born on May 27, 1936, and is currently 87 years old.