Louis Gossett Jr.
American actor
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| 2024 | The live-action/animation film IF was released, featuring Louis Gossett Jr. as the voice of Lewis the imaginary bear. The film is dedicated to his memory. |
| 2024 | The live-action/animation film IF was released, featuring Louis Gossett Jr. as the voice of Lewis the imaginary bear. The film is dedicated to his memory. |
| March 29 2024 | Louis Gossett Jr. died from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease at a rehabilitation center in Santa Monica, California, at the age of 87, with heart failure and atrial fibrillation cited as contributing factors. |
| March 29 2024 | Passed away, concluding an acting career that spanned over five decades. |
| March 29 2024 | Louis Gossett Jr. died from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease at a rehabilitation center in Santa Monica, California, at the age of 87, with heart failure and atrial fibrillation cited as contributing factors. |
| 2023 | He appeared in the film The Color Purple, directed by Blitz Bazawule. |
| 2023 | Performed uncredited voice role as Reverend Tharrington in 'Outlaw Johnny Black' and played Ol' Mister in 'The Color Purple' |
| 2023 | He appeared in the film The Color Purple, directed by Blitz Bazawule. |
| 2022 | Gossett was cast in a supporting role for the upcoming horror film Awaken the Reaper, set to be released in 2024. |
| 2022 | Began appearing in Kingdom Business as Jeremiah, performing in 2 episodes |
| 2022 | Appeared as Benny in 'Three Months' |
| 2022 | Gossett was cast in a supporting role for the upcoming horror film Awaken the Reaper, set to be released in 2024. |
| 2021 | Gossett starred in the film Not to Forget. |
| 2021 | Played Pastor John in 'Not to Forget' |
| 2021 | Gossett starred in the film Not to Forget. |
| December 2020 | Gossett was hospitalized in Georgia due to complications from COVID-19. |
| December 2020 | Gossett was hospitalized in Georgia due to complications from COVID-19. |
| 2019 | Gossett acted in the series Watchmen and was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor. |
| 2019 | Featured in three films: 'Foster Boy' as Judge, 'The Cuban' as Luis Garcia, and 'Supervized' as Pendle |
| 2019 | Gossett acted in the series Watchmen and was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor. |
| 2018 | Gossett acted in the film Breaking Brooklyn. |
| 2018 | Appeared as Percy Grover Sr. in an episode of Hawaii Five-0 titled 'Lele pū nā manu like' |
| 2018 | Played Bacon in 6 episodes of Hap and Leonard |
| 2018 | Gossett acted in the film Breaking Brooklyn. |
| 2017 | Gossett appeared in the series The Good Fight in the episode Reddick v Boseman. |
| 2017 | Acted in multiple films including 'Undercover Grandpa' as Mother, 'Double Play' as 'Coco', and 'Breaking Brooklyn' as Miles Bryant |
| 2017 | Gossett appeared in the series The Good Fight in the episode Reddick v Boseman. |
| July 18 2016 | Gossett co-hosted as a guest programmer on Turner Classic Movies, selecting four classic films to air. |
| July 18 2016 | Gossett co-hosted as a guest programmer on Turner Classic Movies, selecting four classic films to air. |
| 2015 | Gossett acted in the drama Boiling Pot and won 'best actor in supporting actor' at the Moscow Indie Film Festival for his role. |
| 2015 | Appeared as Daddy Moses in The Book of Negroes, performing in 2 episodes |
| 2015 | Played Duke Webster in an episode of The Spoils Before Dying |
| 2015 | Gossett acted in the drama Boiling Pot and won 'best actor in supporting actor' at the Moscow Indie Film Festival for his role. |
| 2014 | Began recurring role as Quinn in the TV series Extant, appearing in 4 episodes |
| 2014 | Played Father Laurent Vasseur in an episode of Madam Secretary |
| 2014 | Appeared in two films: 'A Fighting Man' as 'Cubby' and 'The Dependables' as Lou Jones |
| 2013 | Gossett narrated an audiobook adaptation of Twelve Years a Slave and appeared in the Boardwalk Empire episode Havre de Grace. |
| 2013 | Gossett narrated an audiobook adaptation of Twelve Years a Slave and appeared in the Boardwalk Empire episode Havre de Grace. |
| 2012 | Gossett acted in the films The Undershepherd and Smitty. |
| 2012 | Louis Gossett Jr. appeared in an episode of Psych, playing the character Lloyd |
| 2012 | Played Bishop Redford in 'The Undershepherd' |
| 2012 | Gossett acted in the films The Undershepherd and Smitty. |
| 2011 | Gossett acted in the film The Grace Card. |
| 2011 | Gossett acted in the film The Grace Card. |
| 2010 | Gossett acted in the film Dog Jack and Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married Too? |
| 2010 | Louis Gossett Jr. appeared in two films: 'Smitty' as Mr. Smith and 'Why Did I Get Married Too?' as Porter |
| 2010 | Gossett acted in the film Dog Jack and Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married Too? |
| February 9 2010 | Gossett announced that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer, stating it was caught in its early stages and that he expected to make a full recovery. |
| February 9 2010 | Gossett announced that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer, stating it was caught in its early stages and that he expected to make a full recovery. |
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