Yaphet Kotto

Yaphet Kotto

Actor

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.

Date of Birth: 16 Nov 1939 (86 years)

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, U.S.A

Filmography

Bone

Bone

1972EN
Live and Let Die

Live and Let Die

1973EN, HU
The Star Chamber

The Star Chamber

1983EN
Midnight Run

Midnight Run

1988EN
The Running Man

The Running Man

1987EN, IT, JA
Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare

Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare

1991EN
Alien

Alien

1979EN, ES
Chrome Soldiers

Chrome Soldiers

1992EN