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Richard Kiel

Bio: Richard Dawson Kiel was an American actor best known for his role as the steel-toothed Jaws in the James Bond movies The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) and Moonraker (1979) as well as the video game Everything or Nothing, and Mr. Larson in Happy Gilmore
Born: Wed, Sep 13 1939
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, USA

Death: Wed, Sep 10 2014
Richard Kiel is 74 years old
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Poster of The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration
The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration
Richard Kiel would have been no older than 74 in The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration as 'Kanamit (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 14 2019
Poster of Top Gear: 50 Years of Bond Cars
Top Gear: 50 Years of Bond Cars
Richard Kiel was 73 in Top Gear: 50 Years of Bond Cars as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 29 2012
Poster of Tangled
Tangled
Richard Kiel was 71 in Tangled as 'Vlad (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 24 2010
Poster of The 50 Worst Movies Ever Made
The 50 Worst Movies Ever Made
Richard Kiel was 64 in The 50 Worst Movies Ever Made as 'Eegah (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 13 2004
Poster of Best Ever Bond
Best Ever Bond
Richard Kiel was 63 in Best Ever Bond as 'Self / Jaws'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 22 2002
Poster of Inside 'Moonraker'
Inside 'Moonraker'
Richard Kiel was 60 in Inside 'Moonraker' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 16 2000
Poster of Inside 'The Spy Who Loved Me'
Inside 'The Spy Who Loved Me'
Richard Kiel was 60 in Inside 'The Spy Who Loved Me' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of Inspector Gadget
Inspector Gadget
Richard Kiel was 59 in Inspector Gadget as 'Famous Big Guy with Silver Teeth'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 23 1999
Poster of The Secrets of 007
The Secrets of 007
Richard Kiel was 58 in The Secrets of 007 as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 04 1997
Poster of Happy Gilmore
Happy Gilmore
Richard Kiel was 56 in Happy Gilmore as 'Mr. Larson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 16 1996
Poster of The World of James Bond
The World of James Bond
Richard Kiel was 56 in The World of James Bond
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 29 1995
Poster of The Giant of Thunder Mountain
The Giant of Thunder Mountain
Richard Kiel was 51 in The Giant of Thunder Mountain as 'Eli Weaver'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 25 1990
Poster of Think Big
Think Big
Richard Kiel was 50 in Think Big as 'Irving'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 30 1989
Poster of Pale Rider
Pale Rider
Richard Kiel was 45 in Pale Rider as 'Club'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 28 1985
Poster of Mob Busters
Mob Busters
Richard Kiel was 45 in Mob Busters
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1985
Poster of Cannonball Run II
Cannonball Run II
Richard Kiel was 44 in Cannonball Run II as 'Arnold'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 29 1984
Poster of Aces Go Places III: Our Man from Bond Street
Aces Go Places III: Our Man from Bond Street
Richard Kiel was 44 in Aces Go Places III: Our Man from Bond Street as 'Big G'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 25 1984
Poster of Hysterical
Hysterical
Richard Kiel was 43 in Hysterical as 'Captain James Howdy'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 22 1982
Poster of So Fine
So Fine
Richard Kiel was 42 in So Fine as 'Eddie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 25 1981
Poster of Moonraker
Moonraker
Richard Kiel was 39 in Moonraker as 'Jaws'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 26 1979
Poster of The Humanoid
The Humanoid
Richard Kiel was 39 in The Humanoid as 'Golob'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 11 1979
Poster of They Went That-A-Way & That-A-Way
They Went That-A-Way & That-A-Way
Richard Kiel was 39 in They Went That-A-Way & That-A-Way as 'Duke'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 1978
Poster of Force 10 from Navarone
Force 10 from Navarone
Richard Kiel was 38 in Force 10 from Navarone as 'Drazak'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 16 1978
Poster of The Phoenix
The Phoenix
Richard Kiel was 38 in The Phoenix as 'Grasshopper'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1978
Poster of The Spy Who Loved Me
The Spy Who Loved Me
Richard Kiel was 37 in The Spy Who Loved Me as 'Jaws'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 07 1977
Poster of Silver Streak
Silver Streak
Richard Kiel was 37 in Silver Streak as 'Reace'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 03 1976
Poster of Gus
Gus
Richard Kiel was 36 in Gus as 'Tall Man'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 07 1976
Poster of Flash and the Firecat
Flash and the Firecat
Richard Kiel was 35 in Flash and the Firecat as 'Milo Pewett'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 31 1975
Poster of The Longest Yard
The Longest Yard
Richard Kiel was 34 in The Longest Yard as 'Samson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 21 1974
Poster of Deadhead Miles
Deadhead Miles
Richard Kiel was 32 in Deadhead Miles as 'Big Dick'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 08 1972
Poster of The Boy Who Stole the Elephant
The Boy Who Stole the Elephant
Richard Kiel was 31 in The Boy Who Stole the Elephant as 'Luke Brown'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 20 1970
Poster of On a Clear Day You Can See Forever
On a Clear Day You Can See Forever
Richard Kiel was 30 in On a Clear Day You Can See Forever as 'Blacksmith (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 17 1970
Poster of Skidoo
Skidoo
Richard Kiel was 29 in Skidoo as 'Beany'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 19 1968
Poster of Now You See It, Now You Don't
Now You See It, Now You Don't
Richard Kiel was 29 in Now You See It, Now You Don't as 'Nori'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 11 1968
Poster of A Man Called Dagger
A Man Called Dagger
Richard Kiel was 28 in A Man Called Dagger as 'Otto'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 31 1968
Poster of Las Vegas Hillbillys
Las Vegas Hillbillys
Richard Kiel was 26 in Las Vegas Hillbillys
Movie Released: Wed, May 11 1966
Poster of Brainstorm
Brainstorm
Richard Kiel was 25 in Brainstorm as 'Asylum Inmate (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 05 1965
Poster of The Human Duplicators
The Human Duplicators
Richard Kiel was 25 in The Human Duplicators as 'Dr. Kolos'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 03 1965
Poster of The Nasty Rabbit
The Nasty Rabbit
Richard Kiel was 25 in The Nasty Rabbit as 'Ranch Foreman'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 01 1964
Poster of Lassie's Great Adventure
Lassie's Great Adventure
Richard Kiel was 23 in Lassie's Great Adventure as 'Chinook Pete'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 01 1963
Poster of The Nutty Professor
The Nutty Professor
Richard Kiel was 23 in The Nutty Professor as 'Man in Gym (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 04 1963
Poster of House of the Damned
House of the Damned
Richard Kiel was 23 in House of the Damned as 'The Giant'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 01 1963
Poster of Eegah
Eegah
Richard Kiel was 22 in Eegah as 'Eegah'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 17 1962
Poster of The Phantom Planet
The Phantom Planet
Richard Kiel was 22 in The Phantom Planet as 'The Solarite'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 13 1961
Poster of The Phantom
The Phantom
Richard Kiel was 21 in The Phantom as 'Big Mike'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1961

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Welcome to Sweden
Welcome to Sweden
Richard Kiel was 67+ in Welcome to Sweden
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 09 2007
Poster of E! True Hollywood Story
E! True Hollywood Story
Richard Kiel was 56+ in E! True Hollywood Story
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 21 1996
Poster of Superboy
Superboy
Richard Kiel was 49+ in Superboy
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 08 1988
Poster of Late Night with David Letterman
Late Night with David Letterman
Richard Kiel was 42+ in Late Night with David Letterman as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 01 1982
Poster of Simon & Simon
Simon & Simon
Richard Kiel was 42+ in Simon & Simon
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 24 1981
Poster of The Fall Guy
The Fall Guy
Richard Kiel was 42+ in The Fall Guy
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 04 1981
Poster of Young Dan'l Boone
Young Dan'l Boone
Richard Kiel was 37+ in Young Dan'l Boone
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 1977
Poster of The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries
The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries
Richard Kiel was 37+ in The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 30 1977
Poster of Van Dyke and Company
Van Dyke and Company
Richard Kiel was 36+ in Van Dyke and Company as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 30 1975
Poster of Starsky & Hutch
Starsky & Hutch
Richard Kiel was 35+ in Starsky & Hutch
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 10 1975
Poster of Switch
Switch
Richard Kiel was 35+ in Switch as 'Loach'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 09 1975
Poster of Barbary Coast
Barbary Coast
Richard Kiel was 35+ in Barbary Coast as 'Moose Moran'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 08 1975
Poster of Les Rendez-vous du dimanche
Les Rendez-vous du dimanche
Richard Kiel was 35+ in Les Rendez-vous du dimanche as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 12 1975
Poster of Kolchak: The Night Stalker
Kolchak: The Night Stalker
Richard Kiel was 35+ in Kolchak: The Night Stalker as 'The Monster'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 13 1974
Poster of Am laufenden Band
Am laufenden Band
Richard Kiel was 34+ in Am laufenden Band as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 27 1974
Poster of Emergency!
Emergency!
Richard Kiel was 32+ in Emergency!
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 22 1972
Poster of The Monkees
The Monkees
Richard Kiel was 26+ in The Monkees as 'Monster'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 1966
Poster of The Monroes
The Monroes
Richard Kiel was 26+ in The Monroes
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 07 1966
Poster of I Dream of Jeannie
I Dream of Jeannie
Richard Kiel was 26+ in I Dream of Jeannie as 'Ali'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 18 1965
Poster of The Wild Wild West
The Wild Wild West
Richard Kiel was 26+ in The Wild Wild West
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 17 1965
Poster of Honey West
Honey West
Richard Kiel was 26+ in Honey West as 'Groalgo'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 17 1965
Poster of My Mother the Car
My Mother the Car
Richard Kiel was 26+ in My Mother the Car
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 14 1965
Poster of Gilligan's Island
Gilligan's Island
Richard Kiel was 25+ in Gilligan's Island
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 26 1964
Poster of Daniel Boone
Daniel Boone
Richard Kiel was 25+ in Daniel Boone as 'Lemouche'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1964
Poster of The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
Richard Kiel was 25+ in The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 1964
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Richard Kiel was 22+ in The Mike Douglas Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of Thriller
Thriller
Richard Kiel was 21+ in Thriller as 'Master Styx'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 13 1960
Poster of The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
Richard Kiel was 20+ in The Twilight Zone as 'Kanamit'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 02 1959
Poster of The Rifleman
The Rifleman
Richard Kiel was 19+ in The Rifleman
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 30 1958