Louis Gossett Jr: "An Actor and a Gentleman"
http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2010-05-20/louis-gossett-jr-actor-and-gentleman
Louis Gossett Jr., Clint Eastwood and President Reagan speaking at a Take Pride in America event in the White House Rose Garden, July 21 1987
U.S. Government via Wikimedia Commons
The Emmy and Academy Award-winning actor recounts the trials and tribulations he faced as an African-American on Broadway and in Hollywood.
Guests
Louis Gossett Jr.
Actor on Broadway and in Hollywood for over 50 years. He has won an Emmy for his role in the television series "Roots" and a best supporting actor Oscar for his role in "An Officer and a Gentleman."
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I was in the Marine Corps for 10 years. For my era, 1975 to 1985, you were the most realistic Marine DI ever depicted on film. Great work.
Mr. Gossett, it is a privilege to hear you. I have followed your career and think you are incredibly versatile. Roots was great, as was Officer and Gentleman, but your performance in Enemy Mine was really outstanding... can you talk about how it was to work in that environment (costume, speech issues, etc.)?
Thanks,
Dave
Winston-Salem
I am so glad that Mr. Gossett mentioned his movie "Enemy Mine". It was a beautiful movie and Mr. Gossett was outstanding.
Cathy
Not sure if this well get on the air, but I was hoping that Mr Gossett could talk a bit about prostate cancer and how people can help support research for prostate cancer and the disparity in both research and awareness .
Thanks
Alan
Washington DC
Loved his work and films. And yet, here's another example of a role model and pop icon with much more opportunity for success and leadership than most of us ever get; then makes lousy mistakes and now making money off of it with a tell all book. The real lesson (similarly displayed by many other 'role models' like him) is: do whatever you want kids, just clean up eventually and you can probably write a book, go on the radio and make money. The talk is fine but the walk speaks most loudly.
And NPR rewards him with an interview and plug for his book. Unfortunately, interviews with the real role models that lived clean lives would be far less interesting.
Hope he's clean now and doing well.
This is so amazing and I enjoyed the interview. I grew up watching all of your shows and movies. Your life's work is an inspiration. I liked the way you answered the question from the lady in Dallas, I too am from Dallas and very much understand her statement. Many blessings to you and your family.
Mr. Gossett, it is a privilege to hear you. I have followed your career and think you are incredable. Can you speak to the future of black actors in movies or T.V. today. Thank You
Excellent!
Louis Gosett Jr, you have done an excellent job. As i study here in USa, am learning how tough it has been for successful African Americans.
I am a post-graduate student from East Africa in my late twenties! with God all things are possible...oh ya!