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 coming close to being killed by the Manson Family) When I was living in Laurel Canyon, we were there to welcome The Rolling Stones, and The Beatles were in town, and they were staying at the Chateau Marmont Hotel. We had taken pictures and were talking and stuff. Roman Polanski was there, and his wife...
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