Louis Gossett Jr – a life in pictures

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Gossett Jr has died at the age of 87. He became the third Black Oscar nominee in the supporting actor category in 1983, winning for his performance as the intimidating marine drill instructor in An Officer and a Gentleman opposite Richard Gere and Debra Winger. He also won a Golden Globe for the same roleLouis Gossett Jr, first Black man to win supporting actor Oscar, dies aged 87 Continue reading...

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