Louis Gossett, Jr. Overview

With his characteristically commanding voice, Louis Gossett, Jr. has been enticing and entertaining audiences on-screen since the late 1950s. Born in Brooklyn, he grew up playing basketball and earned a spot at NYU on an athletic scholarship. He was even invited to try out for the beloved New York Knicks, but instead opted to follow another passion: acting. Louis made his professional acting debut in 1953 at age 17 when his high school teacher encouraged him to audition for the Broadway play... See All