Acting
Louis Gossett Jr.
- Titles
- 143movies67TV shows
- Career
Active from 1961 to 2025, busiest in 1988 and 1995 with 5 main titles each.
- Leading roles
- 88top three billing
- Average score
53/100
- Highest rated
A Raisin in the Sun85/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 119 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Crime4.8average 3.7
- Politics3.6average 2.6
- Nostalgia4.7average 3.7
- Family Dynamics5.3average 4.7
- Class & Capitalism3.9average 3.3
- Wholesome3.8average 3.3
- Catharsis5.6average 5.1
- Social Commentary5.4average 4.9
Rarely in their work
- Uncanny1.6, average 2.5
- Absurdist Humor1.3, average 2.0
- Scare2.0, average 2.6
- Fantasy1.1, average 1.7
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Character-Driven 9
- Coming-of-Age 7
- Character Study 7
- Underdog Story 6
- Political Intrigue 6
- Social Commentary 6
- Crime Thriller 6
- Gritty Realism 5
- Historical Drama 5
- American History 4
- Redemption 4
- Fast-Paced 4
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Sidney J. FurieDirectorIron Eagle, Iron Eagle II, Iron Eagle on the Attack, The Dependables
David ShireComposerSkin Game, Sidekicks, A Father for Charlie, To Dance with Olivia
Bruce DernActorDiggstown, The Laughing Policeman, Carolina Skeletons
Rachael CrawfordActorCaptive Heart: The James Mink Story, In His Father's Shoes, Love Songs
Ruby DeeActorA Raisin in the Sun, Captive Heart: The James Mink Story, It's Good to Be Alive
Sandra CaldwellActorThe Book of Negroes, Jasper, Texas, Love Songs
Paul WinfieldActorBackstairs at the White House, It's Good to Be Alive, Strange Justice- SStephen LovejoyEditorDouble Play, Smitty, Strange Justice
- KKevin Alyn EldersWriterIron Eagle, Iron Eagle III, Iron Eagle II
- CCharles FullerWriterZooman, A Gathering of Old Men, Love Songs
- HH. Haden YelinWriterA Father for Charlie, For Love of Olivia, To Dance with Olivia
Gary NelsonDirectorTo Kill a Cop, Ray Alexander: A Taste For Justice, Ray Alexander: A Menu for Murder
Movies and TV shows
176Upcoming
1 title
as Amos Burton (voice)
2020s
10 titles · average score 60
as Elijah
as Lewis (voice)
as Ol' Mister
as Reverend Tharrington (voice) (uncredited)
as Benny
as Pastor John
as God (voice)
as Irving Tanner Jr.
as Luis Garcia
as Pastor Jim
2010s
23 titles · average score 57
as Judge George Taylor
as Pendle
as Mother
TV show · as Daddy Moses
as Detective Haven
as Lou Jones
as Cubby
TV show · as Laurent Vasseur
as Roy Peddington
as Mr. Smith
as George Wright
TV show · as Lou's father
2000s
24 titles · average score 52
as Samuel Benton
as Willie
as President Ryan Gordon
as Caps
as President Geral Fitzhugh
as Ol'lem Taylor
as Raymond Addison
as R.C. Horn
as Col. David Garrett
as Daniel Stewart
as Lou Hastings
1990s
44 titles · average score 56
as Morgan
as Corbeck
as Frank Crosby / Richard
as James Mink
as Charles 'Chappy' Sinclair
as Walter Osgood
as Leonard Clay
as "Honey" Roy Palmer
as Charles 'Chappy' Sinclair
as Lou Jackson
as James Bragg
as Van Leek
1980s
25 titles · average score 54
as Jake Berkowitz
as Charles 'Chappy' Sinclair
as Fiddler
as Jake Phillips
as Mathu
as Charles 'Chappy' Sinclair
as Leo Porter
as Jeriba 'Jerry' Shigan
as Century
as Calvin Bouchard
as Sergeant Emil Foley
TV show · as Walter "Walt" Shepherd (D'Hai)
1970s
37 titles · average score 60
TV show · as Levi Mercer, Houseman
as Everett Walker
as Calvin Motts
as Henri Cloche
as Russ Garfield
as Rev. Elija Bliss
as Dr. Dudley Stanton
as Portagee
as Insp. James Larrimore SFPD
as Wordsworth
as Jason O'Rourke
TV show
1960s
11 titles · average score 58
as Tembo
TV show · as Freddy
TV show · as Hurricane Smith
TV show · as Dr. Karnes
TV show · as Smitty / Lloyd
as Lt. Adam McKay
TV show · as Ollie
TV show · as Fulah / Joseph Hemera
TV show · as Mkono
as George Murchison
as Mary's Brother
1950s
1 title · average score 73
TV show · as Buck Walter