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Yaphet Kotto

Born 1939-11-16

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 1979 · 8.5 The Running Man 1987 · 6.6 Live and Let Die 1973 · 6.7 Midnight Run 1988 · 7.5 Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare 1991 · 4.7 The Thomas Crown Affair 1968 · 6.9 Brubaker 1980 · 7.1 Blue Collar 1978 · 7.5 The Star Chamber 1983 · 6.3 Across 110th Street 1972 · 7.0 Two If by Sea 1996 · 5.3 Witless Protection 2008 · 3.4 5 Card Stud 1968 · 6.4 Truck Turner 1974 · 6.9 Raid on Entebbe 1976 · 6.7 The Park Is Mine 1986 · 6.1 Nothing But a Man 1964 · 7.9 Homicide: The Movie 2000 · 7.7 Bone 1972 · 6.7 Extreme Justice 1993 · 5.5 The Liberation of L.B. Jones 1970 · 6.8 Drum 1976 · 5.5 Fighting Back 1982 · 6.0 Sharks' Treasure 1975 · 4.7 Prime Target 1989 · 5.4 In Self Defense 1987 · 5.0