Gossett made his professional acting debut at the age of 17, winning the Donaldson Award as best newcomer to theatre. He went to NYU on a basketball scholarship and was invited to try out for the NY Knicks, yet he decided to continue his acting career with a role in the Broadway production of "A Raisin in the Sun".See full bio »
1992The 49th Annual Golden Globe Awards
(TV movie)
Himself - Winner: Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV
1986The 43rd Annual Golden Globe Awards
(TV movie)
Himself - Presenter: Best Actress/Actor in a Motion Picture Comedy/Musical
(as Lou Gossett Jr.)
1984The 41st Annual Golden Globe Awards
(TV movie)
Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV & Presenter: Best Actress/Actor in a TV-Series Drama
1979The 31st Annual Emmy Awards
(TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Lead Actor in a Limited Series or a Special & Presenter: Best Directing/Writing in a Drama Series
1978The 30th Annual Emmy Awards
(TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Continuing or Single Performance by a Supporting Actor in Variety or Music
(2010, on winning the Oscar for An Officer and A Gentleman) It did create a lot of opportunities, but I thought there would be more. I thought it would be a windfall. But it wasn't. It was what it was. It only affected me for a little while, and then it stopped affecting me. I just come out the other end.
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