Yaphet Kotto
Actor
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.
Born1939-11-16
Place of BirthNew York City, New York, U.S.A
Known For
7.3
Law & Order
CrimeDrama
7.5
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Talk
7.5
Bonanza
WesternAction & Adventure
7.5
Murder, She Wrote
MysteryCrime
7.5
The A-Team
Action & AdventureComedy
7.2
Hawaii Five-O
Action & AdventureDrama
6.8
Mannix
Action & AdventureCrime
7.6
Hill Street Blues
DramaCrime
6.6
American Playhouse
DramaComedy
8.1
Homicide: Life on the Street
MysteryDrama
8.2
Alien
HorrorSci-Fi
7.0
Daniel Boone
Action & AdventureWestern
6.2
The Big Valley
WesternDrama
7.1
seaQuest DSV
Sci-Fi & FantasyAction & Adventure
6.7
Gunsmoke
WesternAction & Adventure
7.8
Night Gallery
Sci-Fi & FantasyMystery
7.2
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
DramaMystery
6.8
The High Chaparral
WesternDrama
7.0
The Name of the Game
Action & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy
6.9
Tarzan
Action & AdventureDrama
6.5
The Running Man
ActionThriller
6.5
Live and Let Die
AdventureAction
7.2
Midnight Run
ComedyCrime
5.3
Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare
HorrorThriller