• Louis was born Louis Cameron Gossett Jr. on 27th May 1936 in Brooklyn, New York, the United States of America, where another actor Armin Shimerman was born.
  • Louis Gossett, Jr.'s highest-grossing movies and shows have received many accolades over the years, earning millions around the world.
  • Obituary:Louis Gossett Jr., Oscar-winning actor in 'An Officer and a Gentleman,' dies at 87. In 1982, Gossett starred as Marine Gunnery Sgt.
  • FILE - Louis Gossett Jr. poses for a portrait in New York to promote the release of “Roots: The Complete Original Series” on Bu-ray on May 11, 2016.
  • In his two-hour interview, Louis Gossett, Jr. (1936-2024) talks about his early life, and his early interest in sports and performing.
  • Louis Gossett Jr., who won an Academy Award for his performance in “An Officer and a Gentleman” and an Emmy for the groundbreaking miniseries “Roots...
  • Rest in Peace to the legendary Louis Gossett Jr.! His impact as an actor spanned six decades from Broadway to TV to Film.
  • 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.
  • Louis Cameron Gossett Jr. was born on May 27, 1936, in Brooklyn, the only child of Louis Gossett, a porter, and Helen (Wray) Gossett, a nurse.