Louis Cameron Gossett Jr. was born on May 27, 1936 in Brooklyn, New York City. He made his professional acting debut at age 17, winning the Donaldson Award as best newcomer to theatre. He went to New York University on a basketball scholarship and was invited to try out for the New York Knicks, yet...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 special)
Himself - Presenter: Best Actress/Actor in a Motion Picture Comedy/Musical
(as Lou Gossett Jr.)
1984The 41st Annual Golden Globe Awards
(TV special)
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
1977The 29th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards
(TV special)
Himself - Winner: Best Lead Actor for a Single Appearance in a Drama or Comedy Series and Presenter
The Lord may not come when you want Him, but he's always going to be there on time.
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Conceived and co-wrote the well known song "Handsome Johnny" with Richie Havens. As the opening act for the original Woodstock, Havens performed "Handsome Johnny," as the 8th song in that historic first set. According to Havens, "...(Gossett) had gotten it up to the 'Dunkirk war'...I brought it up to date..." (From liner notes in The Best of Richie Havens CD, 1993).
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Often plays military commanders and authority figures
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