Yaphet Kotto
ActorBirthday | Nov 16, 1939 (82 years old) |
Deathday | Mar 15, 2021 |
Place of birth | New York City, New York, U.S.A |
Gender | Male |
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.
Known for
Alien
8.2
Parker
May 25, 1979
Midnight Run
7.2
Alonzo Mosely
Jul 20, 1988
The A-Team
7.5
Charles Struthers
Jan 23, 1983
Acting
Participated in 74 movies, 22 TV series