List of awards and nominations received by Louis Gossett Jr.

Over 50 years, Louis Gossett Jr. was inundated with awards and nominations.

He received the Donaldson award.

Conspicuous awards include: The acclaimed actor, who was the first Black man to win an Oscar for best supporting actor, was working well into his 80s and appeared in the 2023 release of "The Color Purple."
 * The first Best Supporting Actor Academy Award given to an African-American in An Officer and a Gentleman
 * Two Golden Globes: Officer and a Gentleman and The Josephine Baker Story for the Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role.
 * Seven Primetime Emmy Award nominations
 * Two Golden Globes: Officer and a Gentleman and The Josephine Baker Story for the Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role.
 * Two Daytime Emmy Awards
 * Three Golden Globe nominations
 * Five Image Awards

A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1992. Louis Gossett jr was 'made Master Mason  in ceremony  at Gulfport, Mississippi "Witnessed  by life long friend and fellow  Master Mason  Dr. Gilbert Green "