Yaphet Frederick Kotto (born November 15, 1939) is an American actor. He is known for his roles in NBC television series "" (1993–99) as Lieutenant Al Giardello. His movie roles include the science-fiction/horror movie "Alien" (1979), "The Running Man" (1987). He played the main villain Dr. Kananga/Mr. Big in the James Bond movie "Live and Let Die" (1973).