RIP Louis Gossett Jr

[robfosters]

Louis Gossett Jr has died. He was 87. Most famous for his absolutely superb role as the tough Sgt Foley in Officer and a gentleman, a role that saw him become the first black man to win a best supporting actor Oscar. A very long career starting in the late 50’s and still going when he passed. Had a good innings, but I suppose it comes to us all in the end.

Louis Gossett Jr: First black man to win supporting actor Oscar dies

He was the first black man to win a supporting actor Oscar for his role in An Officer and a Gentleman.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[cheesyboy]

I knew I knew who he was and had seen him in  something, but had to check his filmography.

It was Midnight Sting / Diggstown that I remember him in. By no means a great movie, but one I greatly enjoy.

Not a bad age, 87.

 

[C Kent]

RiP, always had a soft spot for Enemy Mine

 

[Hades]

RIP

 

[mattyg]

I think I first saw him in Iron eagle...

RIP

 

[EVH5150]

I will always remember him as Gunnery Sgt. Emil Foley from An Officer and a Gentleman, what a great a great performance.

RIP

 

[Kainz]

I think the first time I saw him was in Jaws 3D when I was a kid. I thought this guy would be massive He certainly stood out amongst that cast.

 

[Kelt]

Thought he was great in AOAAG, good innings though at 87.

RIP