Yaphet Kotto

Actor Profile
Yaphet Kotto

Yaphet Kotto was born on November 16, 1939 and passed away 2 years ago at the age of 81 on March 15, 2021.

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.

Movie Credits

Yaphet Kotto has appeared in 66 movies.

Some of the most popular movies include:

Full Cast of Hide and Seek

Full Cast of Dr. Dolittle 2

Full Cast of Ripley's Game

Full Cast of Bone

Full Cast of A House Divided: Denmark Vessey's Rebellion

Full Cast of The Monkey Hustle

Full Cast of The Limit

Full Cast of After the Shock

Full Cast of Othello

Full Cast of Crunch

Full Cast of Eye of the Tiger

Full Cast of Friday Foster

TV Credits

Yaphet Kotto has appeared in 24 TV Series.

Some of the most popular TV Shows include:

Full Cast of Star Trek

Full Cast of Ah! My Goddess

Full Cast of Dudley

Full Cast of Expats

Full Cast of Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn

Full Cast of Madlax

Full Cast of For Love and Honor

Full Cast of Because the Night

Full Cast of A Fine Romance

Full Cast of Homicide: Life on the Street

Full Cast of Mannix

Production Credits

Yaphet Kotto has 3 production credits.

Directing

Credited for Director in 1 show - The Limit.

Production

Credited for Producer in 1 show - The Limit.

Writing

Credited for Story in 1 show - The Limit.