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Louis Gossett Jr.

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Louis Gossett Jr. (1936-2024) was an American actor well known to movie audiences for his role as Charles "Chappy" Sinclair in fourIron Eaglefilms as well as for his portrayal as USMC Gunnery Sergeant Emil Foley in the filmAn Officer and a Gentleman, a role for which he received an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. He also is the cousin of actorRobert Gossett. He passed away at the age of 87 in March 2024. Louis Gossett Jr. can be seen using the following weapons in the following films and television series:

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Appearances (19)

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Boardwalk Empire (2010) 1 Left Behind: World at War (2005) 2 Y2K (1999) 1 Return To Lonesome Dove (1993) 1 Aces: Iron Eagle III (1992) 1 Toy Soldiers (1991) 1 El Diablo (1990) (1990) 5 Iron Eagle II (1988) 3 Alias Smith and Jones - Season 2 (1971) 4

Boardwalk Empire (2010)

Character Firearm Notes
Oscar Boneau Winchester Model 1897 Riot Gun "Havre de Grace" (S4E11)

Left Behind: World at War (2005)

Character Firearm Notes
President Gerald Fitzhugh Glock 21 Glock constructed of porcelain (an impossibility as the shock of the exploding round would shatter the gun)
President Gerald Fitzhugh Beretta 682 Gold E Shotgun -

Y2K (1999)

Character Firearm Notes
Morgan H&K MP5 -

Return To Lonesome Dove (1993)

Character Firearm Notes
Isom Pickett Winchester Model 1873 Uberti replica, Saddle Ring Carbine

Aces: Iron Eagle III (1992)

Character Firearm Notes
Charles "Chappy" Sinclair M1911A1 -

Toy Soldiers (1991)

Character Firearm Notes
Dean Edward Parker Browning Hi-Power -

El Diablo (1990) (1990)

Character Firearm Notes
Thomas Van Leek Colt New Service with forend and long barrel
Thomas Van Leek Colt Walker with Cartridge Conversion
Thomas Van Leek Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 -
Thomas Van Leek Smith & Wesson Perfected Model -
Thomas Van Leek Henry 1860 -

Iron Eagle II (1988)

Character Firearm Notes
Brigadier General Charles "Chappy" Sinclair Colt Python -
Brigadier General Charles "Chappy" Sinclair Mini Uzi -
Brigadier General Charles "Chappy" Sinclair Galil -

Alias Smith and Jones - Season 2 (1971)

Character Firearm Notes
Joe Sims Single Action Army "The Bounty Hunter" (S2E12); "Artillery" model with wooden stag-horn grips
Joe Sims Smith & Wesson Schofield "The Bounty Hunter" (S2E12); "Wells Fargo" model with blued finish and wooden grips
Joe Sims Winchester Model 1866 "Yellow Boy" "The Bounty Hunter" (S2E12); Saddle Ring Carbine
Joe Sims 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun "The Bounty Hunter" (S2E12); with exposed hammers and nickel-plated finish