Actor Yaphet Kotto born

Actor Yaphet Kotto born in New York City. Kotto is best known his role as the James Bond villain "Mr. Big" in "Live and Let Die". He is also known for his portryal of Lieutenant Al Giardello in the drama television series "Homicide: Life on the Street" and appearances in "Roots", "Alien" and "The Running Man".

His father was the Crown Prince of the African nation of Cameroon.