Yaphet Kotto (1939–2021) |
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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 Gladys, a nurse and army officer, and Yaphet Kotto, a businessman-turned-construction worker. His father was a Cameroonian immigrant, of royal ancestry (his great ...
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Born:in New York City, New York, USADied:(age 81) in Manila, Philippines |
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Actor (95 credits)
Actor (95 credits)
1993-1999
Homicide - Pelon kadut
(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
1996
The Great War and the Shaping of the 20th Century
(TV Mini Series documentary)
Kaphe Kamar
Kaphe Kamar
- Total War
(1996)
... Kaphe Kamar (voice)
1993
Sea Quest
(TV Series)
Captain Jack Clayton
Captain Jack Clayton
- Treasures of the Tonga Trench
(1993)
... Captain Jack Clayton
1991-1992
Asialla Rosie O'Neill
(TV Series)
ADA Kelley / Kelly
ADA Kelley / Kelly
- Lady Luck
(1992)
... ADA Kelley
- A Conflict of Interest
(1991)
... Kelly
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
Seikkailujen saari
(TV Series)
Big Gus Belly
Big Gus Belly
- Return to the Cotton Club/No Friends Like Old Friends
(1983)
... Big Gus Belly
1971
Pimeä museo
(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
Karjatila 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)
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Director (1 credit)
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Thanks (6 credits)
Thanks (6 credits)
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Self (17 credits)
Self (17 credits)
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Archive footage (23 credits)
Archive footage (23 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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6' 4" (1.93 m)Parents:
Kotto, Avraham | Kotto, Gladys Marie
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