The Commonwealth Club Silicon Valley Presents
Louis Gossett Jr., Oscar Winning Actor, Activist and Author of "An Actor and a Gentleman"
- When
- Tue Jul 27, 2010
- Where
- San Jose Repertory Theatre
- Time
- 6:30 p.m. Check-in; 7:00 p.m. Program; 8:00 p.m. Book-signing
- Cost
- $12 - $60
- Tags
- Movies, Other Film, Literary Arts, Writers
Description
Gossett became a Broadway star at 17 appearing with Sidney Poitier, Ruby Dee, and Ossie Davis in A Raisin in the Sun. He later won an Emmy for his performance in the Roots miniseries and an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Sgt. Emil Foley in An Officer and a Gentleman.With a theatre, film, and television career that spans over fifty years, Gossett will discuss some of his most memorable experiences as well as his personal efforts to end racism, violence, ignorance, through the work of his Eracism Foundation.
More Info
- Link
- http://commonwealthclub.org/sv
- Call
- 1-800-847-7730 (Box Office)
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