Robert Gossett Explained

Robert Gossett
Birth Date:3 March 1954
Occupation:Actor
Spouse:Michele Gossett
Relatives:Louis Gossett Jr. (first cousin)
Years Active:1984–present

Robert Gossett (born March 3, 1954[1]) is an American actor. He is best known for his role of Commander Russell Taylor on the TNT crime drama, The Closer and on its successor series Major Crimes.

Career

Gossett landed his first professional job after he graduated from high school in a production of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. He went on to act in a Broadway production of August Wilson's Fences directed by Lloyd Richards, as well as Hal Scott's A Raisin in the Sun and Donald McKayle's The Last Minstrel Show. He also performed in the Negro Ensemble Company's productions of Manhattan Made Me, Sons & Fathers of Sons, A Soldier's Play and Colored People's Time. He has extensive television experience with guest starring roles on Crossing Jordan, NYPD Blue, and Black Angel. In film, Gossett appeared in the Jeff Bridges/Tim Robbins film Arlington Road and the Sandra Bullock movie The Net.

On the October 18, 2021 episode of ABC daytime drama, General Hospital, Gossett made his debut as a mysterious man taking a special interest in former private eye and present club owner Curtis Ashford. This character was subsequently revealed to be Curtis' long lost dad, Marshall Ashford, a character with schizophrenia.

Personal life

Gossett is a first cousin of actor Louis Gossett Jr.[2] and is married to theater director Michele Gossett.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
1984Over the Brooklyn BridgeEddie
1992Batman ReturnsTV Anchorman
1995White Man's BurdenJohn
1995 The NetBen Phillips
1995PhoenixBarker
1997The MakerPartner
1999Arlington RoadFBI Agent Whit Carver
1999Jimmy ZipHorace Metcalf
1999The Living WitnessPhil Jackson
2002Devious BeingsDamone
2005The Inner CircleLeo
2009Flying ByMichael
2011Tied to a ChairDetective Peter Farrell
2014Revelation Road: The Black RiderThe Shepherd
2018How To Get Rid Of A Body (and still be friends)Mr. Morris

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1987The Cosby ShowStage ManagerEpisode: "Dance Mania"
1988HeartbeatDixon2 episodes
1990Quantum LeapCharles GriffinEpisode: "Pool Hall Blues - September 4, 1954"
1992CheersCustomer #3Episode: "License to Hill"
1992Hangin' with Mr. CooperJohn LeeEpisode: "Miracle in Oaktown"
1992Silk StalkingsLt. HudsonMain role
1993NYPD BlueLonnie EdwardsEpisode: "Oscar, Meyer, Wiener"
1995The NetBen PhillipsTV film
1995Melrose PlaceDetective SmithEpisode: "Two Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest"
1995Diagnosis MurderDr. Max FryeEpisode: "My Baby is Out of This World"
1996Diagnosis MurderJimmy ChristopherEpisode: "The Murder Trade"
1996Second NoahLyleEpisode: "Dreamboat"
1996Touched by an AngelPaul StettlingEpisode: "The Journalist"
1997Promised LandRobert Dixon2 episodes
1997Pacific PalisadesAdam Winfield4 episodes
1997CummingsTV film
1997Beverly Hills, 90210Detective Woods4 episodes
19977th HeavenDoctorEpisode: "Do Something"
1998Sister, SisterEddieEpisode: "The Domino Effect"
1999WorkingExecutive Storyteller #1Episode: "Romeo and Juliet"
1999CharmedMr. FranklinEpisode: "Secrets and Guys"
2000That's LifePhotography Professor2 episodes
2000Dark AngelJames McGinnis4 episodes
2001Judging AmyDan MatsonEpisode: "Everybody Falls Down"
2001Yes, DearJohnEpisode: "Mr. Fix It"
2001–2004PassionsWoody StumperRecurring role
2002PhillyMalik Clay2 episodes
2003DragnetHoward SykesEpisode: "The Big Ruckus"
2003NYPD BlueKen GrossEpisode: "Only Schmucks Pay Income Tax"
2004Crossing JordanJack HayesEpisode: "Most Likely"
2005-2012The CloserCommander Russell TaylorMain role
2005BonesMr. TaylorEpisode: "The Man in the Wall"
2007The Young and the RestlessIncident Commander3 episodes
2008ERDr. Everett Daniels2 episodes
2010The Sarah Silverman ProgramJudge Willie Joe BlackwellEpisode: "A Slip Slope"
2012-2017Major CrimesAssistant Chief Russell TaylorMain role
2016Chicago MedReggie DixonEpisode: "Inherent Bias"
2018The OathCharles RyderRecurring role
2018GreenleafDistrict Attorney Price3 episodes
2019The Enemy WithinThomas Heffron3 episodes
2021–presentGeneral HospitalMarshall Ashford

Awards and nominations

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mike Rose . cleveland com . 2024-03-03 . Famous birthdays list for today, March 3, 2024 includes celebrities Camila Cabello, Jessica Biel . 2024-06-02 . cleveland . en.
  2. Web site: Robert Gossett Interview . African American Literature Book Club.
  3. Web site: 2022 Daytime Nominees (Performer – Drama) . The Emmys. 4 May 2022 .
  4. Daytime Emmy Awards 2023: Winners . Entertainment Weekly.