Yaphet Kotto
Actor · Director · Story · Producer
Born Nov 16, 1939 · New York City, New York, U.S.A
Active 1955–2021 · 6′3″ (190 cm)
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.
Filmography
Alien (1979) — ParkerThe A-Team (1983) — Charles StruthersThe Running Man (1987) — William LaughlinMidnight Run (1988) — Alonzo Mosely, Special Agent, F.B.I.Live and Let Die (1973) — Kananga/Mr. BigLaw & Order (1990) — Al GiardelloBonanza (1959) — Child BarnettMurder, She Wrote (1984) — Lt. BradshawBrubaker (1980) — Dickie CoombesThe Thomas Crown Affair (1968) — CarlHomicide: Life on the Street (1993) — Al GiardelloBlue Collar (1978) — Sam 'Smokey' JamesFreddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare (1991) — DocHill Street Blues (1981) — Calvin MatthiasNight Gallery (1970) — BucknerHawaii Five-O (1968) — LCpl. John T. AustonseaQuest DSV (1993) — Captain Jack ClaytonAcross 110th Street (1972) — Lt. William PopeGunsmoke (1955) — Piney BiggsThe Star Chamber (1983) — Detective Harry LowesThe Puppet Masters (1994) — ResslerThe New Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985) — Convict5 Card Stud (1968) — Little GeorgeNothing But a Man (1964) — Jocko