Screenwriter

Yaphet Kotto

Classic Era1939–2021DramaActionCrime

Chronicler of the Human Condition

Also directed 1 film ↗Also starred in films ↗

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The Screenplays

1 total writing credits

STORY

The Limit

1972

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About

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.

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Alien

The Running Man

Midnight Run

Live and Let Die

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