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
He was 87. Gossett's cousin, Neal L. Gossett, confirmed his death to CBS News. The actor died Thursday night in Santa Monica, California, The Associated Press …
The acclaimed actor received the Academy Award for best actor in 1983 for his performance in An Officer and a Gentleman, becoming the first Black man to win …