Yaphet Kotto, star of Alien and Live and Let Die, ... bringing gravitas & naturalism to deep space or underground Bond lair," wrote Wright. "So memorable as Parker in Alien, ...

Yaphet Kotto, best known for playing villain Kananga/Mr. Big in the 1973 James Bond movie Live and Let Die, has died at age 81. The actor's wife, Tessie Sinahon, announced his death on Facebook ...