Louis Gossett Jr.
| Born | May 27, 1936 |
| Hometown | New York City, New York, United States |
| Net worth | $5 million |
| Height | 6'4" (1.93m) |
| Spouse | Hattie Glascoe, Cyndi James-Reese, Christina Mangosing |
| Children | Satie Gossett, Sharron Gossett |
| Parents | Louis Gossett, Sr., Hellen Rebecca Wray |
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Emmys 2024 ‘In Memoriam’ segment to celebrate lives of Bob Newhart, Gena Rowlands, Louis Gossett Jr. and more
- Producers for the 76th annual Emmy Awards have been editing the special “In Memoriam” segment to be featured on Sunday’s ABC ceremony. Since the most recent ceremony was delayed until mid-January, there are only eight months of TV legends who have died instead of the typical 12 months. We have assembled a list of people …
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AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | The Color Purple (2023 film) | Nominated |
| 2020 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie | Watchmen | Nominated |
| 1992 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by An Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made | The Josephine Baker Story | Winner |
| 1987 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Lead Actor | A Gathering of Old Men (film) | Nominated |
| 1984 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made | Sadat | Nominated |
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Terry Matalas, the showrunner who steered the final season of Star Trek: Picard to new ratings and critical heights, has been tapped to write an update of the 1985 cult sci-fi movie Enemy Mine for 20th Century Studios. Set in a future where mankind is warring with a reptilian alien species, Mine starred Dennis Quaid …
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Miles Teller to Take on Richard Gere's Role in “An Officer and a Gentleman” Remake
The 'Top Gun: Maverick' star will take on the leading role in the remake of the 1982 classic
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Miles Teller sets next ‘80s nostalgia project with “An Officer and a Gentleman” remake
The actor also starred in "Footloose" and "Top Gun: Maverick."
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Miles Teller Is Back in the Navy for ‘An Officer and a Gentleman’ Remake at Paramount
Dana Fox wrote the most recent draft of the update to the 1982 romance starring Richard Gere and Debra Winger.
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Miles Teller to Star in ‘An Officer and a Gentleman’ Update at Paramount
Dana Fox wrote the latest draft of the script The post Miles Teller to Star in ‘An Officer and a Gentleman’ Update at Paramount appeared first on TheWrap.
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Miles Teller to Star in ‘An Officer and a Gentleman’ Remake at Paramount
Paramount is updating “An Officer and a Gentleman” with Miles Teller set to star. Teller will take on the lead role in the modern take on the 1982 classic starring Richard Gere, which was nominated for six Academy Awards, winning the best original song prize for “Up Where We Belong” and marking Louis Gossett Jr.’s …
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‘An Officer And A Gentleman’ Modern-Day Update In Works At Paramount With Miles Teller Tapped For Role That Made Richard Gere A Star
EXCLUSIVE: Looks like Miles Teller isn’t done playing a Navy officer for Paramount. Sources tell Deadline that the Top Gun: Maverick star is set to star in a new modern update of the classic Paramount drama An Officer and a Gentleman. Dana Fox wrote the latest draft of the script. The original draft was written …
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Daytime Emmys 2024 In Memoriam Honors Johnny Wactor, Robyn Bernard, Bill Hayes and More
Alec Musser, Marla Adams and Louis Gossett Jr. were also included in the tribute
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Louis Gossett Jr. celebration of life service to be held in Fayette County
Community members will gather Thursday night to remember a Hollywood legend who left a positive impact here in metro Atlanta.
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IF Wins The Weekend Box Office, But It Doesn't Quite Hit Expectations
There were some big hopes for John Krasinski's IF at the box office this weekend, but it didn't quite hit targeted numbers.
