Yaphet Kotto
American actor (1939–2021)
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Yaphet Kotto
Yaphet Frederick Kotto (1939–2021) was an American actor known for his work in film and television. He gained recognition for his role as Lieutenant Al Giardello in the NBC series Homicide: Life on the Street (1993–1999). Kotto's notable film appearances include the science-fiction horror film Alien (1979), the action film The Running Man (1987), the James Bond film Live and Let Die (1973) as the main villain Dr. Kananga, and the action comedy Midnight Run (1988) alongside Robert De Niro. Born in New York City, Kotto had a diverse ancestry, with his mother of Panamanian and West Indian descent and his father from Cameroon. He made significant contributions to the entertainment industry throughout his career.
Yaphet Kotto ranks #6,281 most popular person with a Buzz Score of 0.9. Yaphet Kotto peaked at #2,443 of all time (Mar 16 - Apr 14, 2021). Yaphet Kotto ranks #5,020 over the past 365 days.
