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Yaphet Kotto

Acting
November 16, 1939-March 15, 2021

Birth Place

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

Biography

Yaphet Frederick Kotto 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.

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Live and Let Die

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The Running Man

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The Thomas Crown Affair

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Brubaker

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5 Card Stud

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Homicide: The Movie

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