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Louis Gossett, Jr.
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| Louis Gossett, Jr. | |
| Birth name | Louis Cameron Gossett, Jr. |
| Born | May 27, 1936 in Brooklyn, New York, USA |
| Died | March 28, 2024 in Santa Monica, California, USA |
| Sometimes credited as | Lou Gossett, Louis Gossett |
| Notable Roles | |
| Notable Episodes | |
| Awards | star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame |
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Contents |
Biography
Roles
Starring Roles
| Series | Role | Year(s) | Season(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Young Rebels (credited as Lou Gossett) |
Isak Poole | 1970–1971 | 1 |
| The Lazarus Syndrome | MacArthur St. Clair | 1979 | 1 |
| The Powers of Matthew Star | Walt Shephard | 1982–1983 | 1 |
| Gideon Oliver | Gideon Oliver | 1989 | 1 |
Guest Starring Roles
| Series | Role | Episode | Airdate |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nurses (credited as Louis Gossett) |
William Taylor | 1x07 - The Prisoner | November 8, 1962 |
| The Invaders (credited as Louis Gossett) |
Ollie | 2x22 - The Vise | February 20, 1968 |
| The Mod Squad (credited as Lou Gossett) |
Smitty | 1x04 - When Smitty Comes Marching Home | October 22, 1968 |
| Daktari (credited as Lou Gossett) |
Mkono | 4x06 - Adam and Jenny | October 30, 1968 |
| The Mod Squad (credited as Lou Gossett) |
Lloyd | 1x19 - The Uptight Town | February 18, 1969 |
| The Bill Cosby Show (credited as Lou Gossett) |
Hurricane Smith | 1x24 - The Return of Big, Bad, Bubba Bronson | March 22, 1970 |
| The Partridge Family (credited as Lou Gossett) |
Sam | 1x18 - Soul Club | January 29, 1971 |
| Bonanza (credited as Lou Gossett) |
Buck Walter | 12x19 - The Desperado | February 7, 1971 |
| Alias Smith and Jones (credited as Lou Gossett) |
Joe Sims | 2x12 - The Bounty Hunter | December 9, 1971 |
| The Rookies (credited as Lou Gossett) |
Toby Jones | 1x05 - Covenant with Death | October 9, 1972 |
| The Mod Squad (credited as Lou Gossett) |
Charley Jameson | 5x09 - Can You Hear Me Out There? | November 9, 1972 |
| Good Times (credited as Lou Gossett) |
Donald Knight | 2x06 - Thelma's Young Man | October 15, 1974 |
| Good Times (credited as Lou Gossett) |
Uncle Wilbert | 3x08 - Michael's Big Fall | October 28, 1975 |
| The Jeffersons (credited as Lou Gossett) |
Wendell Brown | 2x11 - George's Best Friend | November 22, 1975 |
| The Six Million Dollar Man (credited as Lou Gossett) |
O'Flaherty | 3x13 - Clark Templeton O'Flaherty | December 14, 1975 |
| Little House on the Prairie (credited as Lou Gossett) |
Henry Hill | 2x18 - The Long Road Home | March 3, 1976 |
| The Rockford Files (credited as Lou Gossett) |
Marcus Hayes | 2x21 - Foul on the First Play | March 12, 1976 |
| The Rockford Files (credited as Lou Gossett) |
Marcus Hayes | 3x17 - Just Another Polish Wedding | February 18, 1977 |
| Saturday Night Live | Himself/Host | 8x02 - Louis Gossett Jr./George Thorogood and the Destroyers | October 2, 1982 |
| Picket Fences | Rick Jennings | 2x16 - Terms of Estrangement | March 4, 1994 |
| Touched by an Angel | Anderson Walker | 3x19 - Amazing Grace (1) | February 23, 1997 |
| Promised Land | Anderson Walker | 1x17 - Amazing Grace (2) | February 25, 1997 |
| Early Edition | Jim Matthews | 2x02 - The Medal | October 4, 1997 |
| Half & Half | Ray Willis | 2x24 - The Big My Lover, My Brother Episode | May 17, 2004 |
| Half & Half | Ray Willis | 3x09 - The Big Thanks for Nothing Episode | November 22, 2004 |
Specials and Made-for-TV Movies
| Title | Role | Airdate | Series/Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Gathering of Old Men | Mathu | May 10, 1987 | CBS Sunday Night at the Movies |
| The Father Clements Story | Father Clements | December 13, 1987 | NBC Sunday Night at the Movies |
Talk, News and Game Show Appearances
Memorable Moments
Awards and Accolades
Primetime Emmy Awards
(1 Win in 7 Nominations)
- Won: Outstanding Lead Actor for a Single Appearance in a Drama or Comedy Series (1977)
Golden Globe Awards
(2 Wins in 3 Nominations)
- Won: Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture (1983)
- An Officer and a Gentleman
- Won: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV (1992)
- The Josephine Baker Story
Academy Awards
- Won: Best Supporting Actor (1983)
- An Officer and a Gentleman
