Yaphet Kotto

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Yaphet Frederick Kotto (November 16, 1939 – March 15, 2021) was an American actor known for numerous film roles, as well as starring in the NBC television series Homicide: Life on the Street (1993-99) as Lieutenant Al Giardello. His films include the science-fiction and horror film Alien (1979), and the Arnold Schwarzenegger science-fiction and action film The Running Man (1987). He portrayed the main villain Dr. Kananga/Mr. Big in the James Bond movie Live and Let Die (1973). He appeared opposite Robert De Niro in the comedy thriller Midnight Run (1988) as FBI Agent Alonzo Mosley.

  • Acting
  • Born 16 November 1939
  • Died 15 March 2021 (age 81)
  • New York City, New York, U.S.A
  • 95 credits

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Most-watched Yaphet Kotto films currently: Alien (1979), The Running Man (1987), Live and Let Die (1973), Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare (1991), Midnight Run (1988).

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Selected TV credits: Law & Order (1990), The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962), Murder, She Wrote (1984), Mannix (1967), Bonanza (1959).

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