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.
Filmography (96 titles)
6.4MovieKing Cohen: The Wild World of Filmmaker Larry Cohen
Self · 2018
4.5MovieWitless Protection
Ricardo Bodi · 2008
6.0MovieBaadAsssss Cinema
Self · 2002
4.9MovieStiletto Dance
Captain Rick Sands · 2001
3.7MovieThe Ride
Carter · 2000
6.9MovieHomicide: The Movie
Al Giardello · 2000
7.4MovieInside 'Live and Let Die'
1999
4.5MovieThe Defenders: Payback
Judge Williams · 1997
5.0MovieTwo If by Sea
FBI Agent O'Malley · 1996
6.7MovieThe World of James Bond
Self · 1995
4.5MovieOut-of-Sync
Quincy · 1995
7.0MovieDeadline for Murder: From the Files of Edna Buchanan
Marty Talbot · 1995
6.8MovieDead Badge
Captain Hunt · 1995
5.8MovieThe Puppet Masters
Ressler · 1994
4.7MovieThe Corpse Had a Familiar Face
Detective Martin Talbot · 1994
7.1ShowseaQuest DSV
Captain Jack Clayton · 1993
7.1MovieAlmost Blue
Terry · 1993
5.0MovieExtreme Justice
Larson · 1993
7.0MovieIt's Nothing Personal
Lt. Tom Riley · 1993
8.1ShowHomicide: Life on the Street
Al Giardello · 1993
5.7MovieThe American Clock
Isaac · 1993
4.5MovieIntent to Kill
Captain Jackson · 1992
4.4MovieChrome Soldiers
Perry Beach · 1992
5.3MovieFreddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare
Doc · 1991
4.7MovieHangfire
Police Lieutenant · 1991
5.8ShowThe Trials of Rosie O'Neill
Kelly · 1990
7.3ShowLaw & Order
Al Giardello · 1990
6.4MovieAfter the Shock
William McElroy · 1990
6.0MovieTripwire
Lee Pitt · 1989
3.8MovieMinistry of Vengeance
Mr. Whiteside · 1989