Richard Kiel
Actor
- Born
- September 13, 1939, Detroit, Michigan, USA
- Died
- September 10, 2014
- Age
- 74 years old
- Zodiac
- Virgo
- Total works
- 48 movies, 29 TV shows
- Latest work
- The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration (2019)
- Genres
- Adventure,Action,Thriller
Richard Kiel was a towering American character actor known for his role as Jaws in the James Bond films, notably in The Spy Who Loved Me (1977). He appeared in various other films, including The Longest Yard (1974), Silver Streak (1976), and Happy Gilmore (1996), where he portrayed Mr. Larson. Kiel's distinctive height of 7 feet 3 inches made him a memorable presence on screen, often cast as intimidating figures or gentle giants. His career spanned several decades, culminating in performances in films like Tangled (2010). Kiel's legacy includes his roles and his long marriage to Diane Rogers, with whom he had four children.
