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Yaphet Kotto

Bio: 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)

Born: Thu, Nov 16 1939

Birthplace: New York City, New York, U.S.A

Death: Mon, Mar 15 2021

Yaphet Kotto is 81 years old

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Poster of King Cohen: The Wild World of Filmmaker Larry Cohen

King Cohen: The Wild World of Filmmaker Larry Cohen

Yaphet Kotto was 78 in King Cohen: The Wild World of Filmmaker Larry Cohen as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 07 2018

Poster of Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy

Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy

Yaphet Kotto was 70 in Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 04 2010

Poster of Witless Protection

Witless Protection

Yaphet Kotto was 68 in Witless Protection as 'Ricardo Bodi'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 22 2008

Poster of The Beast Within: Making Alien

The Beast Within: Making Alien

Yaphet Kotto was 64 in The Beast Within: Making Alien as '(archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 02 2003

Poster of Best Ever Bond

Yaphet Kotto was 63 in Best Ever Bond as 'Mr. Big / Dr. Kananga (archive footage) (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 22 2002

Poster of BaadAsssss Cinema

BaadAsssss Cinema

Yaphet Kotto was 62 in BaadAsssss Cinema as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 14 2002

Poster of Stiletto Dance

Yaphet Kotto was 61 in Stiletto Dance as 'Captain Rick Sands'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 08 2001

Poster of The Ride

Yaphet Kotto was 60 in The Ride as 'Carter'.

Movie Released: Sun, Aug 27 2000

Poster of Homicide: The Movie

Homicide: The Movie

Yaphet Kotto was 60 in Homicide: The Movie as 'Al Giardello'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 13 2000

Poster of Inside 'Live and Let Die'

Inside 'Live and Let Die'

Yaphet Kotto was 59 in Inside 'Live and Let Die'

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1999

Poster of The Defenders: Payback

The Defenders: Payback

Yaphet Kotto was 57 in The Defenders: Payback as 'Judge Williams'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 12 1997

Poster of Two If by Sea

Yaphet Kotto was 56 in Two If by Sea as 'FBI Agent O'Malley'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 12 1996

Poster of The World of James Bond

The World of James Bond

Yaphet Kotto was 55 in The World of James Bond

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 29 1995

Poster of Out-of-Sync

Yaphet Kotto was 55 in Out-of-Sync as 'Quincy'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 04 1995

Poster of Deadline for Murder: From the Files of Edna Buchanan

Deadline for Murder: From the Files of Edna Buchanan

Yaphet Kotto was 55 in Deadline for Murder: From the Files of Edna Buchanan as 'Marty Talbot'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 08 1995

Poster of Dead Badge

Yaphet Kotto was 55 in Dead Badge as 'Captain Hunt'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 28 1995

Poster of The Puppet Masters

The Puppet Masters

Yaphet Kotto was 54 in The Puppet Masters as 'Ressler'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 21 1994

Poster of The Corpse Had a Familiar Face

The Corpse Had a Familiar Face

Yaphet Kotto was 54 in The Corpse Had a Familiar Face as 'Detective Martin Talbot'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 27 1994

Poster of Almost Blue

Yaphet Kotto was 53 in Almost Blue as 'Terry'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 04 1993

Poster of Extreme Justice

Extreme Justice

Yaphet Kotto was 53 in Extreme Justice as 'Larson'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 26 1993

Poster of It's Nothing Personal

It's Nothing Personal

Yaphet Kotto was 53 in It's Nothing Personal as 'Lt. Tom Riley'.

Movie Released: Mon, Feb 01 1993

Poster of The American Clock

The American Clock

Yaphet Kotto was 53 in The American Clock

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 02 1993

Poster of Intent to Kill

Yaphet Kotto was 52 in Intent to Kill as 'Captain Jackson'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 01 1992

Poster of Chrome Soldiers

Chrome Soldiers

Yaphet Kotto was 52 in Chrome Soldiers as 'Perry Beach'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 06 1992

Poster of Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare

Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare

Yaphet Kotto was 51 in Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare as 'Doc'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 05 1991

Poster of Hangfire

Yaphet Kotto was 51 in Hangfire as 'Police Lieutenant'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 11 1991

Poster of After the Shock

After the Shock

Yaphet Kotto was 50 in After the Shock as 'William McElroy'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 12 1990

Poster of Tripwire

Yaphet Kotto was 50 in Tripwire as 'Lee Pitt'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 30 1989

Poster of Ministry of Vengeance

Ministry of Vengeance

Yaphet Kotto was 49 in Ministry of Vengeance as 'Mr. Whiteside'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 03 1989

Poster of Prime Target

Yaphet Kotto was 49 in Prime Target as 'Gilmore Brown'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 29 1989

Poster of The Jigsaw Murders

The Jigsaw Murders

Yaphet Kotto was 49 in The Jigsaw Murders as 'Doctor Tyrone Fillmore'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 25 1989

Poster of A Whisper to a Scream

A Whisper to a Scream

Yaphet Kotto was 49 in A Whisper to a Scream as 'Jules Tallard'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1989

Poster of Terminal Entry

Yaphet Kotto was 48 in Terminal Entry as 'Col. Styles'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 26 1988

Poster of Midnight Run

Yaphet Kotto was 48 in Midnight Run as 'Alonzo Mosely, Special Agent, F.B.I.'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 20 1988

Poster of Perry Mason: The Case of the Scandalous Scoundrel

Perry Mason: The Case of the Scandalous Scoundrel

Yaphet Kotto was 47 in Perry Mason: The Case of the Scandalous Scoundrel as 'General Sorenson'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 15 1987

Poster of The Running Man

The Running Man

Yaphet Kotto was 47 in The Running Man as 'William Laughlin'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 13 1987

Poster of In Self Defense

In Self Defense

Yaphet Kotto was 47 in In Self Defense as 'Lt. Tyrell'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 22 1987

Poster of Desperado

Yaphet Kotto was 47 in Desperado as 'Bede'.

Movie Released: Mon, Apr 27 1987

Poster of Pretty Kill

Yaphet Kotto was 47 in Pretty Kill as 'Harris'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 27 1987

Poster of The Park Is Mine

The Park Is Mine

Yaphet Kotto was 46 in The Park Is Mine as 'Eubanks'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 24 1986

Poster of Eye of the Tiger

Eye of the Tiger

Yaphet Kotto was 46 in Eye of the Tiger as 'J.B. Deveraux'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jul 07 1986

Poster of Harem

Yaphet Kotto was 46 in Harem as 'Agha Kislar'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 09 1986

Poster of Warning Sign

Yaphet Kotto was 45 in Warning Sign as 'Major Connolly'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 23 1985

Poster of Playing with Fire

Playing with Fire

Yaphet Kotto was 45 in Playing with Fire as 'Fire Chief Walker'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 13 1985

Poster of Badge of the Assassin

Badge of the Assassin

Yaphet Kotto was 45 in Badge of the Assassin as 'Detective Cliff Fenton NYPD'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 04 1985

Poster of Women of San Quentin

Women of San Quentin

Yaphet Kotto was 43 in Women of San Quentin as 'Sgt. Therman Patterson'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 23 1983

Poster of For Love and Honor

For Love and Honor

Yaphet Kotto was 43 in For Love and Honor as 'Sgt. China Bell'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 23 1983

Poster of The Star Chamber

The Star Chamber

Yaphet Kotto was 43 in The Star Chamber as 'Detective Harry Lowes'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 05 1983

Poster of Fighting Back

Yaphet Kotto was 42 in Fighting Back as 'Ivanhoe Washington'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 21 1982

Poster of A House Divided: Denmark Vessey's Rebellion

A House Divided: Denmark Vessey's Rebellion

Yaphet Kotto was 42 in A House Divided: Denmark Vessey's Rebellion as 'Denmark Vessey'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 17 1982

Poster of Rage!

Yaphet Kotto was 40 in Rage! as 'Ernie'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 25 1980

Poster of Brubaker

Yaphet Kotto was 40 in Brubaker as 'Richard 'Dickie' Coombes'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 20 1980

Poster of Othello

Yaphet Kotto was 40 in Othello as 'Othello'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1980

Poster of Alien

Yaphet Kotto was 39 in Alien as 'Parker'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 25 1979

Poster of Blue Collar

Yaphet Kotto was 38 in Blue Collar as 'Sam 'Smokey' James'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 10 1978

Poster of Raid on Entebbe

Raid on Entebbe

Yaphet Kotto was 37 in Raid on Entebbe as 'President Idi Amin - Jr.'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 26 1976

Poster of The Monkey Hustle

The Monkey Hustle

Yaphet Kotto was 37 in The Monkey Hustle as 'Daddy Foxx'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 24 1976

Poster of Drum

Yaphet Kotto was 36 in Drum as 'Blase'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 30 1976

Poster of Crunch

Yaphet Kotto was 36 in Crunch as 'Richard "Crunch" Blackstone'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1976

Poster of Friday Foster

Yaphet Kotto was 36 in Friday Foster as 'Colt Hawkins'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 25 1975

Poster of Sharks' Treasure

Sharks' Treasure

Yaphet Kotto was 35 in Sharks' Treasure as 'Ben Flynn'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 18 1975

Poster of Report to the Commissioner

Report to the Commissioner

Yaphet Kotto was 35 in Report to the Commissioner as 'Richard 'Crunch' Blackstone'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 05 1975

Poster of Truck Turner

Yaphet Kotto was 34 in Truck Turner as 'Blue'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 26 1974

Poster of Live and Let Die

Live and Let Die

Yaphet Kotto was 33 in Live and Let Die as 'Kananga/Mr. Big'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 27 1973

Poster of Bond 1973: The Lost Documentary

Bond 1973: The Lost Documentary

Yaphet Kotto was 33 in Bond 1973: The Lost Documentary as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 21 1973

Poster of Across 110th Street

Across 110th Street

Yaphet Kotto was 33 in Across 110th Street as 'Lt. William Pope'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 19 1972

Poster of The Limit

Yaphet Kotto was 32 in The Limit as 'Mark Johnson'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 10 1972

Poster of Bone

Yaphet Kotto was 32 in Bone as 'Bone'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 01 1972

Poster of Man and Boy

Yaphet Kotto was 31 in Man and Boy as 'Nate Hodges'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 23 1971

Poster of Night Chase

Yaphet Kotto was 31 in Night Chase as 'Ernie Green'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 20 1970

Poster of The Liberation of L.B. Jones

The Liberation of L.B. Jones

Yaphet Kotto was 30 in The Liberation of L.B. Jones as 'Sonny Boy Mosby'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 18 1970

Poster of 5 Card Stud

Yaphet Kotto was 28 in 5 Card Stud as 'Little George'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 28 1968

Poster of The Thomas Crown Affair

The Thomas Crown Affair

Yaphet Kotto was 28 in The Thomas Crown Affair as 'Carl'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 26 1968

Poster of Nothing But a Man

Nothing But a Man

Yaphet Kotto was 25 in Nothing But a Man as 'Jocko'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 27 1964

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Poster of seaQuest DSV

Yaphet Kotto was 53+ in seaQuest DSV as 'Captain Jack Clayton'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 12 1993

Poster of Homicide: Life on the Street

Homicide: Life on the Street

Yaphet Kotto was 53+ in Homicide: Life on the Street as 'Al Giardello'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 31 1993

Poster of Law & Order

Yaphet Kotto was 50+ in Law & Order as 'Al Giardello'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1990

Poster of Father Dowling Mysteries

Father Dowling Mysteries

Yaphet Kotto was 49+ in Father Dowling Mysteries as 'Lt. Fleming'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 20 1989

Poster of Harem

Yaphet Kotto was 46+ in Harem as 'Agha Kislar'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 09 1986

Poster of The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents

The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Yaphet Kotto was 45+ in The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents as 'Convict'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1985

Poster of Murder, She Wrote

Murder, She Wrote

Yaphet Kotto was 44+ in Murder, She Wrote as 'Lt. Bradshaw'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984

Poster of For Love and Honor

For Love and Honor

Yaphet Kotto was 43+ in For Love and Honor

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 23 1983

Poster of The A-Team

Yaphet Kotto was 43+ in The A-Team as 'Charles Struthers'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 23 1983

Poster of Hill Street Blues

Hill Street Blues

Yaphet Kotto was 41+ in Hill Street Blues as 'Calvin Matthias'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 15 1981

Poster of Doctors' Hospital

Doctors' Hospital

Yaphet Kotto was 35+ in Doctors' Hospital

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 10 1975

Poster of Night Gallery

Yaphet Kotto was 31+ in Night Gallery

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 16 1970

Poster of The Name of the Game

The Name of the Game

Yaphet Kotto was 28+ in The Name of the Game as 'Wyman Jackson'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1968

Poster of Hawaii Five-O

Yaphet Kotto was 28+ in Hawaii Five-O as 'LCpl. John T. Auston'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1968

Poster of Mannix

Yaphet Kotto was 27+ in Mannix

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1967

Poster of Cowboy in Africa

Cowboy in Africa

Yaphet Kotto was 27+ in Cowboy in Africa

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 1967

Poster of The High Chaparral

The High Chaparral

Yaphet Kotto was 27+ in The High Chaparral as 'Sgt. Major Creason'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1967

Poster of Tarzan

Yaphet Kotto was 26+ in Tarzan

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 08 1966

Poster of The Big Valley

Yaphet Kotto was 25+ in The Big Valley as 'Lobo Brown, Damien'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1965

Poster of Daniel Boone

Yaphet Kotto was 24+ in Daniel Boone as 'Luke, Jonah'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1964

Poster of Bonanza

Yaphet Kotto was 19+ in Bonanza as 'Child Barnett'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 12 1959

Poster of Gunsmoke

Yaphet Kotto was 15+ in Gunsmoke as 'Piney Biggs'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1955