From the archives: Louis Gossett Jr.

Louis Gossett Jr., who won an Emmy Award for "Roots," and became the first African American to win a best supporting actor Oscar for his performance in "An Officer and a Gentleman," died Thursday, March 28, 2024, at the age of 87. In this conversation with CBS News' Michelle Miller (originally broadcast on "Sunday Morning" July 19, 2020), Gossett talked about his long career, and said the greatest advice he could give wasn't about acting - it was about understanding.
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[@ambercherise2391]

He was VERY UNDERRATED in this industry!!! Rest in power, sir!!

[@erickanew]

He wasn't underrated, he was in a lot of movies, and won an Oscar, a lot of famous actors never won an Oscar

[@PL2550Dolphins]

An Officer and A Gentleman: "Don't you eyeball me boy" will forever be the greatest line he ever delivered 😆. A long life; his talent gave us entertainment and joy.

[@autumnof1992]

Louis was a phenomenal actor I first saw him in a raisin in the sun. Rest in peace

[@jessicafashionlover2148]

One of my fav movies Willie don't do it not with that money🤣

[@jessicafashionlover2148]

What that lump on his head

[@fay-amieaspen6046]

First saw him in Roots and He was awesome. Had me in tears.

[@Von2968]

RIP Sir. Seems not only was he a great actor, also a great man too. 💜🕊️

[@kathrynw6373]

As we age, we know people are going to pass over but still, it's a shock and sadness. Isn't it wonderful and a good witness of his family to know that so many people are saddened for his passing. God's peace to his family and friends.

[@user-qo8qv8yd3k]

Great actor. I will miss you. Very charismatic. God bless you.

[@capoislamort100]

I remember watching him in Roots as a young kid, playing the role of Fiddler.

[@youngblakwallstreet4607]

Louis Gossett Jr is part of HISTORY he is one of my favorite Actors and people of all time most underrated Actors of all time he was a classy worldclass actor RIP Louis Gossett jr 🕊🕊🕊🌹🕊🎊🎉🎈🎂

[@James18925]

He had such depth and was brilliant in Roots" Fiddler " he was great

[@pattimiranda8679]

What a great actor..rest in peace Louis.

[@VincentGordon-ev6sy]

I grew up watching him !!! Simply #1 of the greatest of all time!! RIP 🙏🏿 RIP 🙏🏿

[@thegutsyninja8851]

An extremely talented actor, my condolences to his friends and family. He was extraordinary

[@judyledbetter3915]

I Really Admired Him. Rest In Peace Louis Gossett Jr. Prayers For His Family.🙏 He Will Be Missed. 🕊️ 🕯️

[@jrewing1512]

One of the best actors in my opinion. R.I.P.

[@Thekennel177]

So sad. I met him on the set of An Officer and a Gentleman. Was an extra for entire production. He was so kind and outgoing to us extras. Just a wonderful actor and person.

[@glendajenkins8308]

Their’s going too be another day. Words spoken by Mr. Gossett On ROOT’S. Thank Mr. Gossett for sharing your talent. Take your rest 🙏🏾❤️

[@marvinhagler4721]

Absolutely a REAL legend...He WILL BE MISSED DEARLY

[@lotteleymoore-daigle9623]

I remember meeting and taking a picture with him at the 2003 NBA AllStar weekend Atlanta, Ga. He was such a nice person. I am so sorry to hear about his passing

[@oholm09]

Really

[@49lucky]

Fabulous actor😢😢😢😢

[@padraiglocke8844]

Rest in Peace Great one , I grew up watching your movies in Ireland via my Father , Roots, Officer and Gentleman in the late 80s , must have watched Iron Eagle 500 times , God bless your soul Rest In Peace Louie!!!

[@thegreatone11]

Thank you

[@MrSmashmouth07]

another one of our great gone home alot of our famous actors stand on his shoulders rip mr Gossett thank you sir for all you work

[@kacthinkforyourself6968]

❤🎉👑🙏🏾💥💥🔥💯🖤🌺💛Legendary man. Always visible🏆

[@mrs.i.one12]

“The Lord may not come when you want Him, but he's always going to be there on time.” - Louis Gossett Jr.

[@shelbymitchell1828]

A trailblazer RIP Mr Gossett

[@shashee0000]

Rest In Peace King.

[@markherron1407]

REST IN POWER LOUIS GOSSETT Jr Blessings and HUGS 👑💜

[@captainnima]

His performance in an officer and a gentleman was phenomenal.

[@bettinahansen7630]

Agree!

[@erickanew]

Always remember him as Fiddler. He played that role!! R.I.P.

[@darnellmiller1215]

A legendary existence...my most memorable Louis Gossett viewing was when he made a Cameo appearance on the Jefferson's as George's best friend from the Navy and he was hitting on Louise behind George's back, yet right in his face but George had so much trust in him, he couldn't see it. Louis' performance in that was masterful, he was crazy smooth 😂. Rest In Peace Mr. Gossett, you lived your life to the fullest and took many of us along with you...may God be pleased with you, sir!

[@LamarA-bq1zz]

Such a beautiful career! A class act on and off the screen! Rest in peace! Love you Mr Shaft!

[@randomstuff7441]

He was a legendary actor 🥺😭 RIP Louis Gossett Jr 🤎🕊

[@scottthurman6135]

Excellent actor...RIP Louis..

[@Jebbie1976]

Go with God Mr. Gossett. Thanks for the memories.💔

[@theresawebb1968]

What a life Louis gossett Jr has a great acting career.

[@stephanierobertson8846]

Great insight into a great human. Love his smile. RIP 🫡

[@jaimuziq]

Today we gained an ancestor 🙏🏾🕊️

[@jwoo1111]

May God grace you with peaceful rest. You made us proud ❤

[@dariajames6200]

Rest in piece Mr Gosset you were a great actor

[@2_thumbs_up_baby]

Lou in ROOTS. That series I never forgot. You made a big impression.

[@marvinhagler4721]

Absolutely a REAL LEGEND..RIP

[@user-qo8qv8yd3k]

Great a tie. Charismatic. God bless you

[@vhanna7351]

Phenomenal actor. Deepest condolences to family and friends 🙏🏽🙏🏽 🕊 🕊

[@AarHan3]

😢

[@user-bl6lh8wh2x]

RIP Louis 😢😢. You were Great 💯

[@DaNiyaHodge]

Rip Louis Cameron Gossett Jr, you will be missed

[@lasandralucas7314]

Great interview, Michelle. He will be missed 😢 😔.

[@grannyofeight8357]

Rest well sir👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿 Thank you for a great body of work and legacy you left us.

[@CrossOfBayonne]

All I could say is rest in peace and upmost respect, Easy Louis

[@janelightning73]

Rest in peace, Mr. Gossett.

[@phyllanders9503]

RIP Louis Gossett Jr.

[@debbralehrman5957]

He will be missed. 😔 Bless you sir Live in Glory. 🙏🙌🌹

[@user-cv7nj7xt7h]

He was awesome

[@klscott23]

Understanding, peace and vision. He had it 🎉

[@bigogarland7325]

OMG. He just passed away. RIP. Chappy.. Fly high!!!!

[@SandyWolf-]

RIP😢

[@wolfsden3812]

You will be soooo missed....rest in peace brave knight......

[@leilanisunsets1362]

He will always be a hero and a officer to me ❤❤❤❤

[@kimarajamison6951]

RIH Lou Gossett, Jr.

[@MaryCooksMemorableDishes]

I love his shirt! 💖

[@lharris4118]

Love him❤

[@kazseamferguson8409]

I enjoyed his portrayal of Gunnery Sergeant Foley. Rest in peace

[@MsDisneylandlover]

Rip my favorite actor ❤

[@melaniamonicacraciun9900]

Happy Easter of love for Renaissance spirit, enjoying some vintage cinema shows might help a lot, bringing a tribute actors that are not among us anymore, rest in peace gentle giant 😢😢😢😢 condolences the family 😢😢😢

[@tiffanycurtis4794]

Happiest of Easter to you to sweetheart

[@capricornqueen90]

Legend 🙏🏾

[@PeterHernandez-lg2eh]

Miss the old days in Brooklyn new York

[@AdrianaOliveira-gs4zu]

Fenomenal esse ator. Descanse em paz

[@LeeLee-jd5gx]

Legend!

[@robb6596]

Rest in paradise King

[@duncanbleak3819]

Rest In Power!

[@TNAGalaxyChannel]

Yes sir.....Mr. Gossett figured it all out...what it's really all about.......and now he is in heaven with the one and only that meant so much more. RIH (Rest In Heaven) Mr. Gossett, your race here on earth is finished.

[@natelove187]

IRON EAGLE ✈️🦅 He was the one that encouraged me to fly airplanes ✈️

[@oscare76]

So so so so Great Actor Louis Gossett!! Im grew up watching his movies! In the 80’s 😢😢

[@MAROBI333]

Rest well, Baba.

[@buckethead486]

Grew up w you and still ❤❤❤ Iron Eagle

[@Lady4Life]

😢😢😢😢😢

[@abenawilliams6623]

RIP King 😊

[@voutsider190]

I liked him a lot

[@Hitman40577]

Rip bro 😢

[@rochellewarren5008]

💜RIP

[@erysilva5808]

I remember him from the punisher and the principal

[@rodneyharper2275]

Sweet Lou

[@deenao2351]

🕊

[@boxlove11]

Rest in peace...

[@destineetyson7756]

Rip Mr Louis gossett Jr 🙏🏿🙏🏿🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🙏🏿🙏🏿🕊️🕊️🙏🏿🕊️🙏🏿🕊️🙏🏿🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🙏🏿🙏🏿🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️❤❤❤

[@VirginiaPendas]

R.I.P

[@cymonehicks2386]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 R.I.P 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

drag. always liked him

[@Rafael-pw2hx]

Excelente ator 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@deed541]

:(. sad loved him

[@sumafreelancer]

NICE

[@zacharypropps3861]

RIP

[@alwaystheone]

The brutality happened one year after the 1965 Watts riots and the police still did not learn their lesson. No wonder they have the 1992 Los Angeles riots decades later SMH. RIP Louis Gossett Jr.

[@carmenmariarosariosanchez6765]

❤😢 My Deepest Condolences & Sorrowful For The Families Affected. REST IN PEACE 🕊 🙏 😔 🕊 🙏

[@dontneednomanstoptelllingm8481]

Rip

[@tyronehenry8183]

🙏REST IN PEACE🙏

[@majesticlogistics376]

🪦

[@kellyjackson4973]

I remember when he was on good times rest in heaven, Jesus is king on this Good Friday as we go into Easter Sunday Lord, we seek your face. Amen.

[@mlynettepinky595]

R. I. P Louis Gossett Jr. Unsung and underrated My first time watching him was on Roots, Good Times when he was a older man dating Thelma and The Jeffersons when Mother Jefferson was beating him with a umbrella 😂 because he kissed louise, wezzie. The Jefferson kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKLHZJqcqbZkY6csi=_K2EnNIuYqNu8DFc

[@SystaSoldier]

I will use every means necessary, fair and unfair, to trip you up - that is, to expose your weaknesses... both as a potential aviator, and as a human being. The prize at the other end is a flight education worth $1 million! But first, you gotta get past ME. Louis Gossett Jr. as Sgt. Foley, “An Officer and a Gentleman”

[@logalogalog]

Fiddler is free!