Actor. He was known for numerous film roles, as well as starring in the NBC television series Homicide: Life on the Street (1993–1999) as Lieutenant Al Giardello. His films include the science-fiction/horror film Alien (1979), and the Arnold Schwarzenegger science-fiction/action film The Running Man (1987). He portrayed the main villain Dr. Kananga/Mr. Big in the James Bond film Live and Let Die (1973). He appeared opposite Robert De Niro in the comedy thriller Midnight Run (1988) as FBI Agent Alonzo Mosely. Yaphet Kotto was born Frederick Samuel Kotto, son of of Yaphet Kotto and Gladys Marie Joseph. He was the father of Natascha, Frederick Samuel Jr, Robert F, Sarada, Marabai and Salina.
Actor. He was known for numerous film roles, as well as starring in the NBC television series Homicide: Life on the Street (1993–1999) as Lieutenant Al Giardello. His films include the science-fiction/horror film Alien (1979), and the Arnold Schwarzenegger science-fiction/action film The Running Man (1987). He portrayed the main villain Dr. Kananga/Mr. Big in the James Bond film Live and Let Die (1973). He appeared opposite Robert De Niro in the comedy thriller Midnight Run (1988) as FBI Agent Alonzo Mosely. Yaphet Kotto was born Frederick Samuel Kotto, son of of Yaphet Kotto and Gladys Marie Joseph. He was the father of Natascha, Frederick Samuel Jr, Robert F, Sarada, Marabai and Salina.
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The grave is located in the northwest section of the cemetery and adjacent to the center roadway. His ashes were buried on Sunday, June 27th, by family members.
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