Louis Gossett Jr. ranks as one of the most respected African-American actors of stage, screen, and television. Tall, lanky, and bald-pated, Gossett was a basketball player in high school until a leg injury benched him and his interest turned toward ... Read Full Biography
| Year | Award | Category | Movie | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Supporting Actor | An Officer and a Gentleman | Won |
| 1982 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | An Officer and a Gentleman | Won |
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