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Actor
Yaphet Kotto
Acting1939New York City, New York, U.S.A
Biography
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.
Credits
96- 2018
King Cohen: The Wild World of Filmmaker Larry Cohenas SelfMovie - 2008
Witless Protectionas Ricardo BodiMovie - 2002
BaadAsssss Cinemaas SelfMovie - 2001
Stiletto Danceas Captain Rick SandsMovie - 2000
The Rideas CarterMovie - 2000
Homicide: The Movieas Al GiardelloMovie - 1999
Inside 'Live and Let Die'Movie - 1997
The Defenders: Paybackas Judge WilliamsMovie - 1996
Two If by Seaas FBI Agent O'MalleyMovie - 1995
The World of James Bondas SelfMovie - 1995
Out-of-Syncas QuincyMovie - 1995
Deadline for Murder: From the Files of Edna Buchananas Marty TalbotMovie
