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The New York native took on roles in both film and television and earned a supporting role Emmy nomination for portraying President Idi Amin Dada in NBC film "Raid on Entebbe." He also played villain Dr. Kananga, also known as Mr. Big, in the James Bond film "Live and Let Die."
Yaphet Kotto, an actor known for bringing gravitas to his roles across television and film, has died, according to his agent, Ryan Goldhar. He was 81.
Yaphet Frederick Kotto was a regular and compelling presence across films, television and Broadway beginning with the films “Nothing But a Man” (1964) and “The Thomas Crown Affair” (1968).
Alien and Homicide: Life on the Street. Kotto's death was confirmed to Variety by his agent Ryan Goldhar. Kotto's early film credits included 1968's The Thomas Crown Affair and 1972's The Limit, which he both directed and starred in, playing a highway patrolman. The following year, he portrayed the role of Bond villain Mr. Big in the 007 adventure Live and Let Die and was then nominated for an Emmy for his performance as Ugandan president Idi Amin in the 1977 TV movie Raid on Entebbe. He would go on to become a familiar face on the big screen, appearing in 1978's