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Actor
Louis Gossett Jr.
American actor (1936 to 2024)
Louis Gossett Jr. was born on May 27, 1936 and died on March 29, 2024, aged 87.
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Louis’s birthday, by the numbers
- Louis Gossett Jr. was born on a Wednesday.
- Louis Gossett Jr. would have turned 90 in 2026.
- Half birthday: November 27. Birthstone: Emerald.
- Louis Gossett Jr. belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.
Age gaps
- When Louis Gossett Jr. was born, Marilyn Monroe was 9. Compare
- Louis Gossett Jr. was 20 when Tom Hanks was born. Compare
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Frequently asked questions
When was Louis Gossett Jr. born?
Louis Gossett Jr. was born on May 27, 1936 and died on March 29, 2024, aged 87.
What is Louis Gossett Jr.’s zodiac sign?
Gemini, born May 27.