Yaphet Kotto
1939–2021 (age 82)
Actor
Biography
Yaphet Kotto brought commanding presence and soul to every part he played, from the riveting tension of “Alien” to the suave resolve of “Live and Let Die,” as well as celebrated television roles that showcased his range.
Offstage he was a devoted family man and a passionate voice for social justice, never forgetting the communities that raised him and the responsibilities that fame carried.