How Yaphet Kotto built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Yaphet Kotto was a prominent American actor recognized for his roles in both film and television. He starred in iconic movies such as the science-fiction horror film *Alien*, the James Bond film *Live and Let Die* where he played Dr. Kananga, the action thriller *Across 110th Street*, *The Running Man*, and the action comedy *Midnight Run*. Kotto also starred as Lieutenant Al Giardello in the NBC television series *Homicide: Life on the Street* from 1993 to 1999, marking a significant role in his television career.
In 1963, at the age of 23, Yaphet Kotto made his film debut in an uncredited role in 4 for Texas.
In 1964, Yaphet Kotto performed in Michael Roemer's Nothing but a Man.
In 1967, Yaphet Kotto released a single, "Have You Ever Seen the Blues" / "Have You Dug His Scene" on Chisa Records.
In 1967, Yaphet Kotto was cast in the episode "A Man Called Abraham" on Death Valley Days.
In 1968, Yaphet Kotto played a supporting role in the caper film The Thomas Crown Affair and played John Auston in the Hawaii Five-O episode "King of the Hill".
In 1972, Yaphet Kotto appeared in the neo-noir action thriller Across 110th Street, marking another role in his acting career.
In 1973, Yaphet Kotto played Mr. Big in Live and Let Die, as well as roles in Across 110th Street and Truck Turner.
In 1973, Yaphet Kotto portrayed Dr. Kananga, the main villain in the James Bond film Live and Let Die.
In 1975, Yaphet Kotto played police officer Richard "Crunch" Blackstone in the film Report to the Commissioner.
In 1977, Yaphet Kotto portrayed Idi Amin in the television film Raid on Entebbe.
In 1978, Yaphet Kotto starred as an auto worker in the film Blue Collar.
In 1979, Yaphet Kotto played Parker in the movie Alien.
In 1980, Yaphet Kotto had a supporting role in the prison drama Brubaker.
In 1983, Yaphet Kotto guest-starred as mobster Charlie "East Side Charlie" Struthers in The A-Team episode "The Out-of-Towners".
In 1987, Yaphet Kotto appeared in the futuristic sci-fi movie The Running Man.
In 1988, Yaphet Kotto portrayed Alonzo Moseley, an FBI agent, in the action-comedy Midnight Run.
In 1993, Yaphet Kotto began starring in the NBC television series Homicide: Life on the Street as Lieutenant Al Giardello.
In 1999, Yaphet Kotto finished his role as Lieutenant Al Giardello on the NBC television series Homicide: Life on the Street.
In 2008, Yaphet Kotto had one final film role in Witless Protection.
In 2014, Yaphet Kotto voiced Parker for the video game Alien: Isolation, reprising his role from the 1979 movie Alien.
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