Yaphet Kotto
Yaphet Frederick Kotto (November 15, 1939 – March 15, 2021) was an American actor. He was known for his roles in NBC television series Homicide: Life on the Street (1993–99) as Lieutenant Al Giardello. His movie roles include the science-fiction/horror movie Alien (1979), The Running Man (1987).[1] He played the main villain Dr. Kananga/Mr. Big in the James Bond movie Live and Let Die (1973).
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| Born | Yaphet Frederick Kotto November 15, 1939 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | March 15, 2021 (aged 81) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1963–2014 |
| Spouse(s) | Tessie Sinahon (m. 1998; his death 2021) Antoinette Pettyjohn (m. 1975 – 1996) (divorced, 2 children) Rita Ingrid Dittman (m. 1962–1975) (divorced, 3 children) |
He appeared opposite Robert De Niro in the comedy thriller Midnight Run (1988) as FBI agent Alonzo Mosely.[1]
Kotto died on March 15, 2021 in Manila, Philippines at the age of 81.[2]
References
- "Yaphet Kotto Biography (1944-)". filmreference.com. Retrieved 3 January 2016.
- Brinsford, James (March 16, 2021). "Yaphet Kotto dead: Live and Let Die villain and Alien star passes away aged 81". Mirror. Retrieved March 16, 2021.
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