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Title: RIP Yaphet Kotto
Post by: shoothoops on March 16, 2021, 09:18:23 AM

Terrific actor passed away at 81.

He often deserved bigger roles than he was given. Had supporting roles in "Brubaker" "Midnight Run" James Bond etc...but was well known for his role as Al "G" Giardello on the television series "Homicide: Life on the Streets," which was based on David Simon's book, in Baltimore. It was the show before "The Wire." It's difficult to find but worth a watch.

Title: Re: RIP Yaphet Kotto
Post by: Pakuni on March 16, 2021, 09:23:04 AM

He was terrific Agent Alonzo Mosely in "Midnight Run."

Title: Re: RIP Yaphet Kotto
Post by: Silent Verbal on March 16, 2021, 09:28:49 AM

Was also great in Alien.

Title: Re: RIP Yaphet Kotto
Post by: shoothoops on March 16, 2021, 09:32:15 AM

And, right on time, David Simon gives his first reaction:

https://twitter.com/AoDespair/status/1371827426511220750?s=19

Title: Re: RIP Yaphet Kotto
Post by: MU82 on March 16, 2021, 10:50:55 AM

Quote from: Pakuni on March 16, 2021, 09:23:04 AM
He was terrific Agent Alonzo Mosely in "Midnight Run."

Absolutely. One of the funnier movies of its time.

Title: Re: RIP Yaphet Kotto
Post by: Jables1604 on March 18, 2021, 06:09:21 AM

Quote from: Pakuni on March 16, 2021, 09:23:04 AM
He was terrific Agent Alonzo Mosely in "Midnight Run."

You mean Agent Foster Grant?

Title: Re: RIP Yaphet Kotto
Post by: Mutaman on March 19, 2021, 01:00:59 AM

Blue Collar does not get the recognition it should.

(https://static.rogerebert.com/uploads/review/primary_image/reviews/blue-collar-1978/EB19780601REVIEWS51213006AR.jpg)

MUScoop

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