
Yaphet Kotto
Acting
Born: November 16, 1939
New York City, New York, U.S.A
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.
Also Known As
- Yaphet Frederick Kotto
- 耶佛·哥圖
Known For

May 25, 1979

November 13, 1987

June 27, 1973

September 05, 1991

July 20, 1988

January 23, 1983

September 13, 1990

June 26, 1968

June 20, 1980

September 12, 1959

September 30, 1984

October 21, 1994