Quick Facts
Born:
1939-11-16
Birthplace:
New York City, New York, U.S.A
Credits:
98 Total Roles
Yaphet Kotto
Acting
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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.
Known For
Alien
Parker
The Running Man
William Laughlin
Live and Let Die
Kananga/Mr. Big
Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare
Doc
Midnight Run
Alonzo Mosely, Special Agent, F.B.I.
The A-Team
Charles Struthers
Law & Order
Al Giardello
The Thomas Crown Affair
Carl
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | King Cohen: The Wild World of Filmmaker Larry Cohen MOVIE | Self |
| 2008 | Witless Protection MOVIE | Ricardo Bodi |
| 2002 | BaadAsssss Cinema MOVIE | Self |
| 2001 | Stiletto Dance MOVIE | Captain Rick Sands |
| 2000 | The Ride MOVIE | Carter |
| 2000 | Homicide: The Movie MOVIE | Al Giardello |
| 1999 | Inside 'Live and Let Die' MOVIE | Self |
| 1997 | The Defenders: Payback MOVIE | Judge Williams |
| 1996 | Two If by Sea MOVIE | FBI Agent O'Malley |
| 1995 | The World of James Bond MOVIE | Self |