Louis Gossett Jr. became the first black actor to win an Academy Award in which category?
Best Supporting Actor
Best Actor
Best Director
Best Original Score
Answer
Louis Gossett Jr. was the first black actor to win an Academy Award in the category of Best Supporting Actor for his role in the 1982 film An Officer and a Gentleman. He won the award over other nominees Jack Nicholson, James Garner, and John Lithgow.
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