Yaphet Kotto
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- November 16, 1939, New York City, New York, U.S.A
- Died
- March 15, 2021
- Movies
- 72
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.
Best-Known Movies
Filmography
Directing, Writing & Producing
| 1972 | The Limit | Director, Producer |
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