Posted inAcademy Awards (Oscars) Actors and Actresses Black People Deaths (Obituaries) Gossett Jr., Louis (1936-2024) Movies Roots (Movie) Television
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.