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Yaphet Kotto
Born 1939-11-16New York City, New York, U.S.A
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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
King Cohen: The Wild World of Filmmaker Larry CohenSelfWitless ProtectionRicardo BodiBaadAsssss CinemaSelfStiletto DanceCaptain Rick SandsThe RideCarterHomicide: The MovieAl GiardelloInside 'Live and Let Die'RoleThe Defenders: PaybackJudge WilliamsTwo If by SeaFBI Agent O'MalleyThe World of James BondSelfOut-of-SyncQuincyDeadline for Murder: From the Files of Edna BuchananMarty TalbotDead BadgeCaptain HuntThe Puppet MastersResslerThe Corpse Had a Familiar FaceDetective Martin TalbotAlmost BlueTerryExtreme JusticeLarsonIt's Nothing PersonalLt. Tom RileyThe American ClockIsaacIntent to KillCaptain JacksonChrome SoldiersPerry BeachFreddy's Dead: The Final NightmareDocHangfirePolice LieutenantAfter the ShockWilliam McElroy