Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2021 7:32 am Post subject: Film, television, and stage icon Yaphet Kotto has passed aged 81
A singular talent probably best known for his performances as Lt. Giardello in "Homicide: Life on the Street" and in Alien, Kotto's lead/co-lead performances in Across 110th Street, Truck Turner, and Blue Collar showcase his talents as an imposing, but empathetic performer and are absolute must-sees in his rich, varied filmography. May he rest in peace.
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Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2021 7:37 am Post subject:
Little role I loved him in was Midnight Run. RIP. _________________ “We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented.” ― Elie Wiesel
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Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2021 8:34 am Post subject:
He was a versatile actor. He did everything from Shakespeare to Sci-Fi. Even did westerns. I liked his role in 5 Card Stud as George the bartender. RIP _________________ Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.
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Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2021 10:25 am Post subject:
One of my favorite roles he played was Dr. Kananga/Mr. Big in "Live and Let Die". _________________ "Suck it up. Don't be a baby. Do your job." - Kobe Bryant
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Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2021 10:31 am Post subject:
numero-ocho wrote:
One of my favorite roles he played was Dr. Kananga/Mr. Big in "Live and Let Die".
That showcases his versatility. Jame Bond villain. That film introduced Jane Seymore. Paul McCartney and Wings sang the theme. McCartney of the Beatles. _________________ Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.
America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves.
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