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| Born | November 15, 1939 |
| Hometown | New York City, New York (state), United States |
| Net worth | $5 million |
| Height | 19'8" (6.00m) |
| Spouse | Tessie Sinahon (m 1998 - 2021) , Toni Pettyjohn (m 1975 - 1989) , Rita Ingried Dittman (m 1959 - 1976) |
| Children | Fred Kotto |
| Parents | Avraham Kotto , Gladys Marie |
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Yaphet Kotto, the veteran actor known for his performances in “Alien,” the James Bond film “Live and Let Die” and the television series “Homicide: Life on the Street,” died March 15. He was 81. Kotto famously played technician Dennis Parker in 1979’s “Alien” and William Laughlin alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger in “The Running Man.” He had […]
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Yaphet Kotto: From Broadway to ‘Homicide’ Boss
Whether he was playing Bond villains, blue-collar workers or a Baltimore police detective, the veteran character actor was unforgettable
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'Alien' and 'Homicide: Life on the Street' actor Yaphet Kotto dies at 81
Yaphet Kotto's wife Tessie Sinahon shared the news on Facebook writing, "Rest in Peace Honey, I'm gonna miss you everyday."
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‘Alien’ actor Yaphet Kotto, who played James Bond villain, dead at 81
Yaphet Kotto, whose decades-long acting career included a memorable turn as a James Bond villain and prominent roles alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger and Robert De Niro, has died. He was 81. The “Alien” actor’s death was announced Monday by his wife, who remembered him as a “legend.” “You played a villain on some of your movies but for me you’re a real hero and to a lot of people also,” Sinahon ...
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Yaphet Kotto of 'Live and Let Die,' 'Alien,' dies at 81
Yaphet Kotto, the commanding actor who brought tough magnetism and stately gravitas to films including the James Bond movie “Live and Let Die” and “Alien," has died. Kotto’s wife, Tessie Sinahon, announced his death Monday in a Facebook post. Kotto's agent, Ryan Goldhar, confirmed Kotto's death.
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Yaphet Kotto, ‘Alien’ and ‘Live and Let Die’ actor, dies at 81
The acclaimed Kotto made memorable appearances in a range of classics on both the big and small screen. Enigmatic screen star Yaphet Kotto has died at the age of 81. Kotto, who may have been best known for his role as Dennis Parker in the original 1979 Alien film, was known for playing tough guys on screen.
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Bond villain and 'Alien' star Yaphet Kotto is dead at 81
The veteran character actor was known for his tough-guy roles that ranged from television to movies for decades.
- EntertainmentEntertainment Weekly
Yaphet Kotto, star of Alien and Live and Let Die , dies at 81
Actor's many other credits include Midnight Run and the TV show Homicide: Life on the Street.
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Yaphet Kotto, Homicide: Life on the Street Star and Bond Villain, Dead at 81
Yaphet Kotto, best known to TV audiences as police lieutenant Al Giardello on Homicide: Life on the Street, has died at the age of 81. Kotto’s wife, Tessie Sinahon, announced his passing in a Facebook post late Monday. “I’m saddened and still in shock of the passing of my husband Yaphet of 24 years. He died […]
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Yaphet Kotto, "Alien" actor and Bond villain, has died at 81
"You played a villain on some of your movies but for me you're a real hero and to a lot of people also," his wife, Tessie Sinahon, wrote on Facebook.
