

Yaphet Kotto
Acting
November 16, 1939
New York City, New York, U.S.A
March 15, 2021
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.
Movies & Shows


Stiletto Dance

The Ride

Two If by Sea

Out-of-Sync

Deadline for Murder: From the Files of Edna Buchanan

Dead Badge

The Puppet Masters

The Corpse Had a Familiar Face

Almost Blue

Extreme Justice

Intent to Kill

Chrome Soldiers

Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare

Hangfire

After the Shock

Tripwire

Ministry of Vengeance

Prime Target
