Louis Gossett Jr.

About Louis Gossett Jr.

Birth Day: May 27, 1936
Birth Place: Sheepshead Bay, NY

Louis Gossett Jr.

Louis Gossett Jr. was born on May 27, 1936 in Sheepshead Bay, NY. American actor best known for his Academy Award-winning role in An Officer and a Gentleman. He gained further fame for his Emmy Award-winning role as Fiddler in the miniseries Roots. He has also had prominent roles in A Raisin in the Sun, Iron Eagle, and The Punisher. 
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Popular As Louis Gossett Jr.
Occupation Movie Actor
Age 88 years old
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Born May 27, 1936 (Sheepshead Bay, NY)
Birthday May 27
Town/City Sheepshead Bay, NY
Nationality NY

🌙 Zodiac

Louis Gossett Jr.’s zodiac sign is Gemini. According to astrologers, Gemini is expressive and quick-witted, it represents two different personalities in one and you will never be sure which one you will face. They are sociable, communicative and ready for fun, with a tendency to suddenly get serious, thoughtful and restless. They are fascinated with the world itself, extremely curious, with a constant feeling that there is not enough time to experience everything they want to see.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Louis Gossett Jr. was born in the Year of the Rat. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rat are quick-witted, clever, charming, sharp and funny. They have excellent taste, are a good friend and are generous and loyal to others considered part of its pack. Motivated by money, can be greedy, is ever curious, seeks knowledge and welcomes challenges. Compatible with Dragon or Monkey.

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About

American actor best known for his Academy Award-winning role in An Officer and a Gentleman. He gained further fame for his Emmy Award-winning role as Fiddler in the miniseries Roots. He has also had prominent roles in A Raisin in the Sun, Iron Eagle, and The Punisher. 

Before Fame

He turned down the chance to play basketball for New York University to concentrate on theater.

Trivia

He wrote the famous Richie Havens song, "Handsome Johnny."

Family Life

He is the cousin of The Closer actor Robert Gossett. He married three times and has two sons named Satie and Sharron Gossett.

Associated With

Peter Benchley wrote the screenplay for the film The Deep, in which he starred as a druglord.

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