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.
| Name | Yaphet Kotto |
|---|---|
| Also Known As | Yaphet Frederick Kotto |
| Birthday | 1939-11-16 |
| Deathday | 2021-03-15 |
| Gender | Male |
| IMDB | Yaphet Kotto profile on IMDB |
| Place of Birth | New York City, New York, U.S.A |
