RIP Louis Gossett Jr.

hanno · Post by **hanno** » Sat Mar 30, 2024 9:35 am

A great actor that I liked a lot:

https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-68693180

Roryborealis · Post by **Roryborealis** » Sat Mar 30, 2024 9:58 am

He was great as the Marine Sergeant in An Officer and a Gentleman.

Fridaywithmateo · Post by **Fridaywithmateo** » Sat Mar 30, 2024 10:38 am

Roryborealis wrote: ↑Sat Mar 30, 2024 9:58 am He was great as the Marine Sergeant in An Officer and a Gentleman.

Quick factoid about USMC culture ... somewhere between the 1970s and 1980s, Marine Corps staff non-commissioned officers ranks ceased being called the generic "sergeant" as an all-encompassing term for enlisted Marines from E5 (sergeant) through E9 (sergeant major/master gunnery sergeant). Older generation Marines may recall these days. I think it is still acceptable in the Army.

Louis Gossett Jr played the role of Gunnery Sergeant Emil Foley. I believe he was the first black actor to win an Academy Award for best supporting actor. He nailed that role cold.