We Lost a Fine Actor.. Yaphet Kotto

[fleabus101]

I was sad today to read that Yaphet Kotto
passed away yesterday at 81. His wife over
over 25 yrs announced his passing.
I dont care much for actors today. But he was
a prescence in every role I saw him play in movies and TV.
From one of the crooks in Steve McQueen's
The Thomas Crown Affair..to the role as Dr. Kananga the villian in the Bond film "Live and Let Die" ..to the crewman
in the first Aliens picture as the Strong smart
xxxguy fighting for survival with the rest of the
crew..
I respect him along with many actors that acted and didnt bother us with his views
on current events..just let his acting speak
for itself.
Rest in Piece Mr Kotto.
Randy..

 

[Rustyt1953]

I admired his demeanor and abilities. He made me believe every role he played. That's what a great actor does.

Godspeed.

 

[PALADIN85020]

I remember him best playing Idi Amin in the movie "Raid on Entebbe." Great character actor, particularly suited for villainous roles. I too respect him for not getting off the track into political commentary. R.I.P. Mr. Kotto.

John

 

[dockmurgw]

Made a lot of great movies. Besides the ones already mentioned...The Running Man, Brubaker, and others.

 

[mckenney99]

He certainly presented a commanding presence on the big scene. May he rest in peace.

 

[CH4]

Also liked him in Raid on Entebbe and Live and Let Die...almost as much as I liked Jane Seymour.

I agree too many of the great actors are slipping away and I am not too impressed with many of their successors.

RIP Yaphet.

 

[VictorLouis]

OMG, as Lt. Al Giardello in Homicide, Life on the Street.
"There was a Wop in the wood-pile". LOL

 

[torizus]

Certainly delivered a commanding presence in his roles.

"Special Agent Alonzo Mosley", still brings a chuckle.

 

[Targets Guy]

Very fine actor. Enjoyed his stuff. RIP.

 

[pasound]

He will be missed. Great actor.

 

[peterdeb]

Certainly delivered a commanding presence in his roles.

"Special Agent Alonzo Mosley", still brings a chuckle.

My favorite role he played in "Midnight Run".

 

[AJ]

Watch "5 Card Stud", enjoyed his performance in that and also "Brubaker".

 

[s&wchad]

In case anyone else didn't recognize the name, this was Yaphet:

I certainly recognize the face from countless TV series and movies. Godspeed.

 

[since 61]

Very good actor. I admired him alot. Seems like I read years ago he was of African royalty.

 

[jeffsmith]

Homicide: Life on the Street was and Still is my Favorite TV Series
He was one of the few Characters who remained from beginning to end

 

[SPEEDGUNNER]

OMG, as Lt. Al Giardello in Homicide, Life on the Street.
"There was a Wop in the wood-pile". LOL

Homicide: Life on the Street was and Still is my Favorite TV Series
He was one of the few Characters who remained from beginning to end

"Homicide, Life on the Street" one of the best ensemble TV shows ever.

Munch
Pembleton
Bayliss
Meldrick
Kay
Crosetti
Falsone
Bolander
And of course Al, as their stoic and well loved leader.

Did they ever determine if it was the arraber that killed Adena Watson?

What a great show.

Who can forget?

 

[Rudi]

He always had a strong presence on screen. Did great work, RIP.

 

[AJ]

We lost another fine actor: The High Chaparral Actor Henry Darrow Dies at 87: 'An Artist of the Highest Rank'

 

[rwsmith]

His father was..

Very good actor. I admired him alot. Seems like I read years ago he was of African royalty.

...a crown prince of Cameroon.

 

[pasound]

I always loved the characters he played. "Homicide, Life on the Streets" was one of the best police dramas ever made. He is missed.