Yaphet Kotto
Biography
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.
CritifyHub Reviews Featuring Yaphet Kotto
The Primal Scream of Alien: A Masterpiece of Dread in the Void
Ridley Scott’s Alien (1979) is a cinematic predator, a film that stalks its audience with surgical precision, blending science fiction and horror into a singular, suffocating experience. Set aboard th... Read more
"In space no one can hear you scream." This iconic tagline perfectly encapsulates the terrifying isolation and relentless dread of "Alien."
Ridley Scott’s Alien isn’t merely a science fiction horror film; it’s a masterfully crafted and deeply unsettling descent into claustrophobic terror, where a seemingly routine space mission turns into... Read more
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