Overview
Known for
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
Nov 16, 1939 (85 years old)
Yaphet Kotto
Known For
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.
Acting
2018
King Cohen
2002
Best Ever Bond
2000
The Ride
2000
Homicide: The Movie
1996
Two If by Sea
1995
The World of James Bond
1995
Deadline for Murder: From the Files of Edna Buchanan
1995
Dead Badge
1994
The Corpse Had a Familiar Face
1993
Extreme Justice
1993
It's Nothing Personal
1993
Homicide: Life on the Street
1993
The American Clock
1992
Intent to Kill
1990
After the Shock
1989
Tripwire
1989
Ministry of Vengeance
1989
A Whisper to a Scream
1988
Terminal Entry
1988
Midnight Run
1987
The Running Man
1987
In Self Defense
1987
Desperado
1986
The Park Is Mine
1986
Eye of the Tiger
1986
Harem
1986
Harem
1985
Playing with Fire
1979
Alien