| Dedrick D. Gobert | |
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| Born | Dedrick Dwayne Fontenot 25 November 1971 Louisiana, USA |
| Died | 19 November 1994 (aged 22) Riverdale, California, USA |
| Occupation | Film Actor |
| Years active | 1991–1994 |
Dedrick D. Gobert (November 25, 1971 - November 19, 1994) born Dedrick Dwayne Fontenot was an American actor best known for his supporting role as Dooky in the 1991 John Singleton film Boyz N the Hood. Born in Louisiana, Gobert was an up and coming actor, having appeared in Boyz N the Hood, Poetic Justice and Higher Learning in supporting roles.
The pacifier that is constantly seen in Gobert's mouth throughout the movie Boyz N the Hood, was actually a real habit that Gobert had picked up after he quit smoking.
Gobert died on November 19, 1994 after being fatally shot after an argument regarding a drag race. Gobert was 22 at that time and was only six days short of his 23rd birthday.
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