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Yaphet Kotto

Yaphet Kotto

Acting · 1939–2021 · New York City, New York, U.S.A

IMDb

14 titles in this catalog with a median Balasaur Score of 64. The 1980s rate best: median 68 across 5 titles.

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.

Acting 95

Directing 1

Writing 1

Production 1