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Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar and an Emmy winner for his role in the seminal TV miniseries “Roots,” has died. He was
Los Angeles:Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar and an Emmy winner for his role in the seminal TV miniseries Roots...
He won his Academy Award for An Officer And A Gentleman.
As one of the most recognized actors on screen, the impact of Gossett's talent was known and felt for more than six decades.
Louis Gossett Jr. was known for his seminal roles in 'Roots' and 'An Officer and a Gentleman'