Some of Louis Gossett Jr.’s Best Roles

Louis Gossett Jr. in 'Roots'
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Actor Louis Gossett Jr. passed away at age 87. He will be forever remembered as the first Black man to win a Supporting Actor Oscar. He was also an Emmy winner for his role in the iconic miniseries Roots. For a man who had many great roles over the years as he began his career as a young man, let’s go over some of his best.