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Academy-Award Winner Louis Gossett Jr.: An Actor and a Gentleman

San Jose Repertory Theatre, Across from the San Antonio light rail station (101 Paseo de San Antonio San Jose, CA 95113)
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Actor Louis Gossett Jr. looks back on his fifty-five year career, starting with his Broadway debut at the age of 17, his signature role in Roots, and his Academy-Award winning performance in An Officer and A Gentleman. Author of a newly-released memoir, An Actor and A Gentleman, Gossett also frankly discusses his struggles against racism in Hollywood and his new foundation, Eracism, which seeks to eradicate prejudice, violence and ignorance in our society.

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The last date listed for Louis Gossett Jr. was Tuesday July 27, 2010 / 7:00pm.

San Jose Repertory Theatre
Across from the San Antonio light rail station,
101 Paseo de San Antonio
San Jose, CA 95113
Website
408-367-7255
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Great! Would loved for him to go on longer!
Written on Jul 29 2010

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The evening was very interesting. He talked about a lot of different areas, and had some great stories about other Hollywood people he was involved with. He's doing some good work with his Eracism organization and really cares about getting kids of today on the right path to eliminate inequality. The hour went by way too quickly. Would have loved to hear more.
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An interesting speaker - covered a lot of topics - would have been nice to have some area a little more in depth - but definitely a positive experience
Written on Jul 28 2010

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We enjoyed this event. It was a great exchange and enjoyed listening to the speakers.
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More Information About Louis Gossett Jr.

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https://tickets.commonwealthclub.org/open.asp?show=1906

Description

Louis Gossett Jr.:  Actor; Winner, Academy Award; Activist; Author, An Actor and a Gentleman

Gossett became a Broadway star at 17, starring 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.

Drawing on a theatre, film and television career that spans more than 50 years, Gossett will discuss some of his most memorable experiences as well as his personal efforts to end racism, violence and ignorance through the work of his Eracism Foundation.

About the Ticket Supplier: Commonwealth Club

The Commonwealth Club of California is the nation's oldest and largest public affairs forum, presenting over 400 annual events on topics ranging across politics, culture, society and the economy.

Founded in 1903, the Commonwealth Club has played host to a diverse and distinctive array of speakers, from Teddy Roosevelt in 1911 to Erin Brockovich in 2001. Along the way, Martin Luther King, Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton and Bill Gates have all given landmark speeches at the Club.