Yaphet Kotto 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.
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‘Gladiator II’: Ridley Scott Returns to Rome with a Stirring, Machiavellian Epic
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‘Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl’ is a Delightful Return for the Stop-Motion Duo. Aardman Animation...
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‘The Diplomat’ Season 2 Brings More Political Intrigue and a Powerful Allison Janney
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‘The Penguin’ has charismatic performances but also a lot of gangster cliches. The limited...
