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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.

Midnight Run ( 1988) | IMDb: 7.5

Action , Comedy , Crime

A bounty hunter pursues a former Mafia accountant who embezzled $15 million of mob money. He is also being chased by a rival bounty hunter, the F.B.I., and his old mob boss after jumping bail.

Starring:

Robert De Niro , Charles Grodin , Yaphet Kotto , John Ashton , Dennis Farina , Joe Pantoliano

Directed by:

Charles Brescia , Grant Gilmore , Glenn Randall Jr.

Produced by:

Margaret Hilliard , Bill Borden , William S. Gilmore

The Running Man ( 1987) | IMDb: 6.7

Action , Crime , Science fiction , Thriller

By 2017, the global economy has collapsed and U.S. society has become a totalitarian police state, censoring all cultural activity. The government pacifies the populace by broadcasting a number of game shows in which convicted criminals fight for their lives, including the gladiator-style The Running Man, hosted by the ruthless Damon Killian, where “runners” attempt to evade “stalkers” and certain death for a chance to be pardoned and set free.

Starring:

Arnold Schwarzenegger , Richard Dawson , María Conchita Alonso , Yaphet Kotto , Jim Brown , Jesse Ventura

Directed by:

Luca Kouimelis , Barry K. Thomas , Robert Grasmere

Produced by:

Margaret Mitchell , Jim Vatis , Gary Daigler

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Biography