Yaphet Kotto
Known for
Acting
Born
November 16, 1939
Birthplace
New York City, New York, U.S.A
Died
March 15, 2021 (aged 81)
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.
Best known work
Alien
1979
The Running Man
1987
Live and Let Die
1973
Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare
1991
Midnight Run
1988
The A-Team
1983
Law & Order
1990
The Thomas Crown Affair
1968
Brubaker
1980
Bonanza
1959Filmography
2018
2008
Witless Protectionas Ricardo Bodi
2002
BaadAsssss Cinemaas Self
2001
Stiletto Danceas Captain Rick Sands
2000
The Rideas Carter
2000
Homicide: The Movieas Al Giardello
1999
1997
The Defenders: Paybackas Judge Williams
1996
Two If by Seaas FBI Agent O'Malley
1995
The World of James Bondas Self
1995
Out-of-Syncas Quincy
1995
Deadline for Murder: From the Files of Edna Buchananas Marty Talbot
1995
Dead Badgeas Captain Hunt
1994
The Puppet Mastersas Ressler
1994
The Corpse Had a Familiar Faceas Detective Martin Talbot
1993
1993
Almost Blueas Terry
1993
Extreme Justiceas Larson
1993
It's Nothing Personalas Lt. Tom Riley
1993
1993
The American Clockas Isaac
1992
Intent to Killas Captain Jackson
1992
Chrome Soldiersas Perry Beach
1991
1991
Hangfireas Police Lieutenant