Who is it? | Actor, Film Producer, Television Director, Voice Actor, Television producer |
Birth Day | May 27, 1936 |
Birth Place | United States |
Age | 87 YEARS OLD |
Birth Sign | Gemini |
Net Worth: | $3 Million |
Gender: | Male |
Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.93 m) |
Lou Gossett Jr, a renowned figure in the American entertainment industry, has an estimated net worth of $3 million in 2024. Known for his versatile talents as an actor, film producer, television director, voice actor, and television producer, Gossett Jr has contributed significantly to the world of entertainment. With a career spanning over six decades, he has achieved great success and garnered numerous accolades for his exceptional performances. From his memorable role in the critically acclaimed film "An Officer and a Gentleman" to his powerful portrayal in the iconic television series "Roots," Gossett Jr has left an indelible mark on the industry and continues to be a respected figure in the entertainment world.
He turned down an athletic scholarship to NYU to focus on theater, but had to put his college plans on hold, after he was cast in the Broadway production of "Take a Giant Step"while completing his senior year of high school. After appearing in the Broadway cast of "A Raisin in the Sun", he then transitioned to film work, when the play was adapted into a film in 1961. He has since enjoyed a long and distinguished film and television career, and has appeared in such projects as, "An Officer and a Gentleman", "Iron Eagle", "Firewalkers", "Diggstown", "A Good Man in Africa", "Daddy's Little Girls", "The Mod Squad", "Good Times", "Roots", "The Josephine Baker Story", "Touched by An Angel", and "ER". He has won two Golden Globes, a Primetime Emmy, a Daytime Emmy, and an Oscar. In September 2018, Lou sold a 2800 square-foot house in Malibu for $3.25 million.