Louis Gossett

Daytime Emmy

• 1997
  Outstanding Children's Special
  "In His Father's Shoes"

NAACP Image Award

• 1997
  Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
  "Touched By an Angel"

Golden Globe Award

• 1991
  Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made-for-Television
  "The Josephine Baker Story"
• 1982
  Best Supporting Actor
  "An Officer and a Gentleman"

Oscar

• 1982
  Best Supporting Actor
  "An Officer and a Gentleman"

Emmy

• 1976
  Outstanding Lead Actor for a Single Appearance in a Drama or Comedy Series
  "Roots"

Los Angeles Drama Critics Award

• 1970
  "Murderous Angels"

Donaldson Award

• 1953
  Best Newcomer of the Year
  "Take a Giant Step"