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Richard Kiel Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

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

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

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