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What award did Louis Gossett Jr. win for his role in the miniseries Roots?

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The Emmy Award is an award given to the best performances in American television. Louis Gossett Jr. won an Emmy Award for his role in the miniseries Roots. He played the role of Kunta Kinte, an African man who was enslaved and brought to America. Gossett Jr.'s performance was praised for its realism and emotional depth.
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