Yaphet Frederick Kotto (November 15, 1939 – March 15, 2021) was an American actor for film and television.

Physically imposing, intense Yaphet Kotto was one of the few actors of his generation to succeed in breaking racial stereotypes in Hollywood. He was born in Harlem, New York, the son of …

Kotto began acting on Broadway, appearing in "The Great White Hope" and other productions. His film debut was in 1963 in an unaccredited role in "4 For Texas, but his first big break came …

Mar 16, 2021 · Yaphet Kotto, the charismatic actor who faced off with James Bond, a deadly alien and devious criminals in his long career, has died at age 81.

Yaphet Frederick Kotto was an American actor for film and television. His films include the science-fiction horror film Alien (1979), the neo-noir action thrill...

Oct 2, 2024 · Yaphet Frederick Kotto, born on November 15, 1939, in New York City, was a prominent American actor celebrated for his commanding presence and versatile …

15 hours ago · From police procedurals to sci-fi classics, these are the best on-screen performances of Yaphet Kotto.

Mar 15, 2021 · Yaphet Kotto was an actor whose notable roles include engineer Parker in the sci-fi classic “Alien” and Lieutenant Al Giardello in TV’s “Homicide: Life on the Street.”

In his first TV series, 1983's For Love and Honor, Kotto played a bitter drill sergeant who had once been a boxer, and Keenen Ivory Wayans was the raw training camp recruit who wanted to …

Yaphet Frederick Kotto (November 15, 1939 – March 15, 2021) was a renowned American actor for film and television. Born in New York City, Kotto launched his professional acting career at …