As Actor
A Whisper to a Scream
1989
3.2
Yaphet Kotto
Acting
Birth date
November 16, 1939
Birth place
New York City, New York, U.S.A
Death date
March 15, 2021
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.
Featured in
As Actor
Terminal Entry
1988
4.0
As Actor
Midnight Run
1988
7.2
As Actor
Perry Mason: The Case of the Scandalous Scoundrel
1987
7.1
As Actor
The Running Man
1987
6.5
As Actor
In Self Defense
1987
5.3
As Actor
Desperado
1987
3.8
As Actor
Pretty Kill
1987
1.7
As Actor
The Park Is Mine
1986
5.5
As Actor
Eye of the Tiger
1986
6.0
As Actor
Harem
1986
4.8
As Actor
Warning Sign
1985
6.0
As Actor
Playing with Fire
1985
6.0
As Actor
Badge of the Assassin
1985
5.0
As Actor
Women of San Quentin
1983
1.0
As Actor
For Love and Honor
1983
10.0
As Actor
The Star Chamber
1983
6.0
As Actor
Fighting Back
1982
5.9
As Actor
Brubaker
1980
7.1
As Actor
Alien
1979
8.2