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Yaphet Kotto was born on November 15, 1939 in New York City, New York, USA as Yaphet Frederick Kotto. He is an actor and writer, known for Alien (1979), Live and Let Die (1973) and Homicide: Life on the Street (1993). He has been married to Tessie Sinahon since July 12, 1998. He was previously married to Antoinette Pettyjohn and Rita Ingrid ...
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Actor (95 credits)
Actor (95 credits)
1993-1999
Homicide: Life on the Street
(TV Series)
Al Giardello
Al Giardello
- Forgive Us Our Trespasses
(1999)
... Al Giardello
- The Why Chromosome
(1999)
... Al Giardello
- Lines of Fire
(1999)
... Al Giardello (credit only)
- Identity Crisis
(1999)
... Al Giardello
- Self Defense
(1999)
... Al Giardello
1993
SeaQuest 2032
(TV Series)
Captain Jack Clayton
Captain Jack Clayton
- Treasures of the Tonga Trench
(1993)
... Captain Jack Clayton
1991-1992
The Trials of Rosie O'Neill
(TV Series)
Kelly
Kelly
- Lady Luck
(1992)
- A Conflict of Interest
(1991)
... Kelly
1990
Father Dowling Mysteries
(TV Series)
Lt. Fleming
Lt. Fleming
- The Stone Killer Mystery
(1990)
... Lt. Fleming
1983-1984
For Love and Honor
(TV Series)
Platoon Sgt. James "China" Bell / Platoon Sgt. James 'China' Bell
Platoon Sgt. James "China" Bell / Platoon Sgt. James 'China' Bell
- The Real Thing
(1984)
... Platoon Sgt. James 'China' Bell
- Bloodline
(1984)
... Platoon Sgt. James 'China' Bell
- The Price of Dreams
(1983)
... Platoon Sgt. James "China" Bell
- Mixed Signals
(1983)
... Platoon Sgt. James "China" Bell
- Team Work
(1983)
... Platoon Sgt. James "China" Bell
1983
The A-Team
(TV Series)
Charles 'East-Side Charlie' F. Struthers
Charles 'East-Side Charlie' F. Struthers
- The Out-of-Towners
(1983)
... Charles 'East-Side Charlie' F. Struthers
1983
Fantasy Island
(TV Series)
Big Gus Belly
Big Gus Belly
- Return to the Cotton Club/No Friends Like Old Friends
(1983)
... Big Gus Belly
1971
Night Gallery
(TV Series)
Buckner (segment "The Messiah on Mott Street")
Buckner (segment "The Messiah on Mott Street")
- The Messiah on Mott Street/The Painted Mirror
(1971)
... Buckner (segment "The Messiah on Mott Street")
1968-1969
Daniel Boone
(TV Series)
Jonah / Luke
Jonah / Luke
- Jonah
(1969)
... Jonah
- Big, Black and Out There
(1968)
... Luke
1969
Mannix
(TV Series)
Gabe Johnson / Gabriel Dillon
Gabe Johnson / Gabriel Dillon
- Death in a Minor Key
(1969)
... Gabe Johnson / Gabriel Dillon
1969
Hawaii Five-O
(TV Series)
LCpl. John T. Auston
LCpl. John T. Auston
- King of the Hill
(1969)
... LCpl. John T. Auston
1968
The High Chaparral
(TV Series)
Sgt. Major Creason
Sgt. Major Creason
- The Buffalo Soldiers
(1968)
... Sgt. Major Creason
1966-1967
The Big Valley
(TV Series)
Damien / Lobo Brown
Damien / Lobo Brown
- The Buffalo Man
(1967)
... Damien
- The Iron Box
(1966)
... Lobo Brown
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Writer (2 credits)
Writer (2 credits)
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Director (1 credit)
Director (1 credit)
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Producer (1 credit)
Producer (1 credit)
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Soundtrack (1 credit)
Soundtrack (1 credit)
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Thanks (2 credits)
Thanks (2 credits)
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Self (17 credits)
Self (17 credits)
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Archive footage (15 credits)
Archive footage (15 credits)
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Personal Details
Other Works:
Stage Play: The Zulu and the Zayda. Musical comedy. Book by Howard Da Silva and Felix Leon. Music by Harold Rome. Lyrics by Harold J. Rome. Based on a story by Dan Jacobson. Music orchestrated by Meyer Kupferman. Scenic Design and Lighting Design by William Eckart and Jean Eckart. Directed by Dore Schary. Cort Theatre: 10 Nov 1965- 16 Apr ... See more »Official Sites:
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Yaphet CottoHeight:
6' 4" (1.93 m)
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