Actors and Actresses – Page 100

Louis Gossett Jr. Streaming Guide: ‘An Officer and a Gentleman’ to ‘The Color Purple’

His range was wide, as evidenced by performances in projects as different as “Roots,” “An Officer and a Gentleman” and “Diggstown.”

By Jason Bailey

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Louis Gossett Jr., 87, Dies; ‘An Officer and a Gentleman’ and ‘Roots’ Actor

His portrayal of a drill instructor earned him the Oscar for best supporting actor. He was the first Black performer to win in that category.

By Anita Gates

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Rebecca Hall Redefines Stardom

How does an actor carve out a career they want? From indies like “Christine” to blockbusters such as the “Godzilla vs. Kong” movies, Ms. Hall may have cracked the code.

By Thessaly La Force

Actors and Actresses Celebrities Culture (Arts) Ewing, Maria Hall, Rebecca Movies Royal Shakespeare Co Spector, Morgan Television Theater

Rebecca Hall Redefines Stardom

How does an actor carve out a career they want? From indies like “Christine” to blockbusters such as the “Godzilla vs. Kong” movies, Ms. Hall may have cracked the code.

By Josefina Santos for The New York Times