Yaphet Kotto

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.

Yaphet Kotto has built a filmography of 9 credits over a career spanning from 1964 to 1993.

Yaphet Kotto's most notable role to date came in Alien (1979), where he played Parker. He also appeared in The Running Man (1987) as William Laughlin. Most recently appeared in Live and Let Die (1973) as Kananga/Mr. Big.

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