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It was Louis Gossett Jr. for his role as Sgt. Emil Foley, a drill instructor.

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Louis Gossett, Jr.

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Who won an Oscar for best supporting actor in 1982?

Louis Gossett, Jr. in "An Officer and a Gentleman."


Did Redd Foxx win an Oscar for An Officer and a Gentleman?

Redd Foxx wasn't in An Officer and a Gentleman. Louis Gossett Jr. won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the movie.


What role did Louis gossett jr win an Oscar for?

He won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Sergeant Emil Foley in An Officer and a Gentleman(1982).


Who was the first black actor to win the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor?

It was Louis Gossett Jr., who won the 1982 Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his performance as drill sergeant Emil Foley in "An Officer and a Gentleman."


In 1989 who became the first black male actor to win an Oscar since Sidney Poitier did so in 1963?

Before Denzel Washington won in 1989, Louis Gossett, Jr. won Best Actor in a Supporting Role for An Officer and a Gentleman (1982).


Has Lou Gossett ever won an Oscar?

Yes. Louis Gossett Jr. won the 1982 Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his performance as U.S. Marine drill instructor Emil Foley in "An Officer and a Gentleman." Gossett's win made him the first African-American male to win an Academy Award for a supporting role.


Who won the Oscar for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in 1953?

Anthony Quinn for Viva Zapata.


Who won the Oscar for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in 1998?

James Coburn won the Oscar for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in 1998.


What did marlon brando win an Oscar for?

Louis Gosset, Jr. won the Oscar for best supporting actor in 1983 for his portrayal of Sgt. Emil Foley in the movie "An Officer and a Gentleman".


Who were the primary actors in an officer and a gentleman?

Richard Gere and Debra Winger starred in Taylor Hackford's 1982 drama, which was nominated for a Best Picture Academy Award. Louis Gossett Jr. won a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his performance in the film.


Oscar for best supporting actor jack palance?

Jack Palance won an Oscar as Best Supporting Actor for City Slickers (1991).


Who won the Oscar for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in 1942?

Van Heflin won the Oscar for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in 1942.