Quick Facts
Born:
1939-09-13
Birthplace:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Credits:
81 Total Roles
Richard Kiel
Acting
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Biography
Richard Dawson Kiel (September 13, 1939 - September 10, 2014) was a European-American actor. He is best known for his role as the steel-toothed Jaws in the James Bond movies The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) and Moonraker (1979), and as Mr. Larson in Happy Gilmore. Other notable films include The Longest Yard (1974), Silver Streak (1976), Force 10 from Navarone (1978), Cannonball Run II (1984), Pale Rider (1985) and Tangled (2010). Standing 7 feet 2 inches (2.18 m) tall and wore size 20 5E shoes. He frequently played intimidating strongmen or gentle giants. Kiel was married to Diane Rogers from 1974 until his death in 2014; they had four children and nine grandchildren.
Known For
Tangled
Vlad (voice)
Happy Gilmore
Mr. Larson
The Spy Who Loved Me
Jaws
Moonraker
Jaws
Inspector Gadget
Famous Big Guy with Silver Teeth
Pale Rider
Club
The Twilight Zone
Kanamit
I Dream of Jeannie
Ali
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration MOVIE | Kanamit (archive footage) |
| 2012 | Top Gear: 50 Years of Bond Cars MOVIE | Self |
| 2010 | Tangled MOVIE | Vlad (voice) |
| 2007 | Welcome to Sweden TV | Self |
| 2002 | Best Ever Bond MOVIE | Self / Jaws |
| 2000 | Inside 'Moonraker' MOVIE | Self |
| 2000 | Inside 'The Spy Who Loved Me' MOVIE | Self |
| 1999 | Inspector Gadget MOVIE | Famous Big Guy with Silver Teeth |
| 1997 | The Secrets of 007 MOVIE | Self |
| 1996 | E! True Hollywood Story TV | Self |