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Yaphet Kotto

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

November 16, 1939(81)

Day of Death

March 15, 2021

Place of Birth

New York City, New York, U.S.A

Also Known As

Yaphet Frederick Kotto耶佛·哥圖
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Yaphet Kotto

Acting

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

Filmography