Yaphet Kotto

The Alien star and Bond villain passed away on March 14 at 81. He was also celebrated for his work on the groundbreaking NBC series Homicide: Life on the Street. Kotto’s many other notable credits include Truck Turner, Blue Collar, Brubaker, and The Running Man. And he is unforgettable to 007 fans for playing Dr. Kanaga/Mr. Big in Live and Let Die.