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.
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.
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.